Reims
/ʁɛ̃s/masculine
Reims is the name of a city in French, referred to as Reims.
Meaning: city (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
The name is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʁɛ̃s/
When do people say it?
Reims is historically significant as the site where the kings of France were traditionally crowned.
Did you know?
- The name's connection to the Proto-Celtic word '*ɸreimos*' suggests a linguistic lineage much older than the medieval history of France.
- In French history, the phrase le sacre refers specifically to the coronation ceremony that took place at the cathedral in Reims.
- Visitors to Reims often notice that the city's name is omitted in some older maps and replaced with 'Remi', the name of the original tribe.
Examples in context
- Je vais visiter Reims cet été.I'm visiting Reims this summer
- Reims est une belle ville.Reims is a beautiful city.
- Quel est le meilleur moment pour visiter Reims?What is the best time to visit Reims?
- Pourriez-vous me recommander un bon restaurant à Reims?Could you recommend a good restaurant in Reims?
- Je vais à Reims demain.I am going to Reims tomorrow.
- As-tu déjà visité Reims ?Have you ever visited Reims?
Example conversation
Nathan and Chloé are planning a weekend trip.
- NathanOn part à Reims ce week-end ?Are we going to Reims this weekend?
- ChloéOui, j'adore Reims !Yes, I love Reims!
- NathanTu veux voir la cathédrale ?Do you want to see the cathedral?
- ChloéBien sûr, c'est magnifique.Of course, it is magnificent.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “reims” translations and entries Reims, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Reims, CC BY-SA 4.0.
