Parigi
/paˈri.d͡ʒi/feminine
The Italian word for Paris is Parigi.
Parigi is the name for the capital of France.
Meaning: capital of France (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
Parigi is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable. The IPA is /paˈri.dʒi/.
Did you know?
- The Italian word parigiano for a resident of Parigi is often used in Italy to describe someone with an air of extreme sophistication or intellectual arrogance.
- The ending i in Parigi is a remnant of the Latin plural form, even though the city is a single entity.
- The Italian word Parigi is a plural noun, which is reflected in how it is categorized in many grammatical contexts.
Examples in context
- È stata a Parigi.She has been to Paris.This sentence shows how to use Parigi when saying someone has been to the city.Tatoeba #1301334 by Guybrush88, translation #311992 by CK
- Io sono a Parigi.I am in Paris.This sentence shows how to use Parigi to say you are currently in the city.Tatoeba #2526200 by Guybrush88, translation #1098336 by cntrational
- Ora sta a Parigi.He is now staying in Paris.This sentence shows how to use Parigi when describing someone staying in the city.Tatoeba #2845178 by Guybrush88, translation #296502 by CN
- Parigi è una città meravigliosa!Paris is a wonderful city!
- 692 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Martina and Matteo are talking about their summer travel plans.
- MartinaVorresti andare a Parigi quest'estate?Would you like to go to Paris this summer?
- MatteoSì, Parigi è bellissima.Yes, Paris is beautiful.
- MartinaAllora prenoto i biglietti per te.Then I will book the tickets for you.
- MatteoGrazie, Martina, sei molto gentile.Thank you, Martina, you are very kind.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “paris” translations and entries Parigi, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
