Île-du-Prince-Édouard
/il.dy.pʁɛ̃.se.dwaʁ/feminine
The English phrase 'Prince Edward Island' is translated into French as Île-du-Prince-Édouard.
This is the name of the province located in eastern Canada.
Meaning: Province in eastern Canada (name)
What does it mean word for word?
The name Île-du-Prince-Édouard literally translates to 'Island-of-the-Prince-Edward'.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because the name begins with a vowel sound, the definite article la elides to l' when used in a sentence, such as in l'Île-du-Prince-Édouard.
How do you pronounce it?
/il.dy.pʁɛ̃.se.dwaʁ/
Did you know?
- Due to the presence of the Acadian people, you may hear a distinct regional accent when locals say Île-du-Prince-Édouard that differs significantly from the French spoken in France.
- In French, the name Île-du-Prince-Édouard is often abbreviated as Î.-P.-É. in official documents and maps.
- French speakers in Canada often refer to the province simply as l'Île in casual conversation when the context is clear.
Examples in context
- Le tourisme est un élément essentiel de la province de l'Île-du-Prince-Édouard.Tourism is an essential element of Prince Edward Island.
- J'adore l'Île-du-Prince-Édouard.I love Prince Edward Island.
- L'Île-du-Prince-Édouard est une belle province.Prince Edward Island is a beautiful province.
- Nous partons en vacances à l'Île-du-Prince-Édouard.We are going on vacation to Prince Edward Island.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their travel plans.
- LéaTu veux aller où cet été ?Where do you want to go this summer?
- NathanJe rêve d'aller à l'Île-du-Prince-Édouard.I dream of going to Prince Edward Island.
- LéaC'est une excellente idée, Nathan.That is an excellent idea, Nathan.
- NathanOui, l'Île-du-Prince-Édouard est magnifique.Yes, Prince Edward Island is magnificent.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “prince edward island” translations and entries Île-du-Prince-Édouard, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
