How to Say “Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport” in French

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Aéroport de Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle
The English phrase "paris charles de gaulle airport" is translated into French as Aéroport de Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle.
This phrase refers to the primary international airport serving Paris, France.

Which one should you use?

While Aéroport de Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle is the full name, the airport is very frequently referred to by its three-letter IATA code, CDG, in both spoken and written French.

Did you know?

  • While the official name is long, locals and French travelers almost exclusively call it Roissy in casual conversation. This is because the airport is located in the commune of Roissy en France.
  • The airport was originally named Aéroport de Paris-Roissy before being renamed in 1974 to honor Charles de Gaulle.
  • The name honors the general and president who founded the French Fifth Republic, the current system of French government.

Examples in context

  • L'Aéroport de Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle est très grand.
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is very large.
  • Je vais à l'Aéroport de Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle demain.
    I am going to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport tomorrow.
  • Où est l'Aéroport de Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle ?
    Where is Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport?

Example conversation

Léa and Hugo are discussing their travel plans.

  1. Léa

    Où arrives-tu pour ton voyage, Hugo ?
    Where are you arriving for your trip, Hugo?
  2. Hugo

    J'arrive à l'Aéroport de Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle.
    I am arriving at Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle Airport.
  3. Léa

    Est-ce que c'est loin du centre-ville ?
    Is it far from the city center?
  4. Hugo

    Oui, mais il y a des navettes.
    Yes, but there are shuttles.
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