Paris, France
The English phrase "paris, france" is expressed in French as Paris, France.
Paris, France is the standard way to name the capital city of France. In casual conversation, you may encounter the slang term Paname, which is a popular and affectionate way to refer to Paris derived from Parisian slang.
Did you know?
- Before it was known as Paris, the Roman settlement was called Lutèce (Lutetia), a name that is still used today in a nostalgic or poetic sense.
- In French, the city is often referred to as la Ville Lumière (the City of Light), originally because it was one of the first cities to have street lighting for safety.
- In French, the word franc (from which France is derived) also means 'honest' or 'straightforward' when describing a person's speech.
Examples in context
- Demain, on se retrouve à Paname pour prendre un café.Tomorrow, let's meet in Paname to have a coffee.
Example conversation
Manon and Hugo are discussing their dream vacation destinations.
- ManonOù veux-tu aller cet été, Hugo ?Where do you want to go this summer, Hugo?
- HugoJe veux visiter Paris, France.I want to visit Paris, France.
- ManonC'est une idée fantastique !That is a fantastic idea!
- HugoOn peut y aller ensemble.We can go there together.
