How to Say “Santiago” in French

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Santiago
masculine
Santiago is the French word for the city of Santiago in Chile. Wiktionary also lists Santiago du Chili.
Meaning: city in Chile (name)

Ways to say it

“santiago” in French
French Note
Santiago masculine
Santiago du Chili masculine

Which one should you use?

While Santiago can refer to the name or the city, Santiago du Chili is used to specifically distinguish the Chilean capital from other cities named Santiago (such as in Spain).

How does it change in a sentence?

In French, the name of the city is spelled with a capital S, just as in English. It is a masculine noun.

Did you know?

  • French speakers frequently distinguish between Santiago du Chili and Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle, the famous pilgrimage site in Spain, to avoid confusion between the two 'Santiagos'.
  • While French uses Santiago for the Chilean city, the patron saint it is named after is translated as Saint Jacques in French religious texts.
  • The French du is a linguistic relative of the Spanish del and the Italian del.

Examples in context

  • Santiago est du club.
    Santiago is from the club.
    This sentence shows the use of Santiago as a subject.
    Tatoeba #12183271 by always, translation #11793087 by Amastan
  • Santiago est allé au club.
    Santiago went to the club.
    This sentence shows the use of Santiago with a verb of movement.
    Tatoeba #12183273 by always, translation #11793157 by Amastan
  • Santiago criait au secours.
    Santiago was shouting for help.
    This sentence shows the use of Santiago with a verb of vocalization.
    Tatoeba #12141215 by always, translation #11793381 by Amastan
  • Bonsoir, Monsieur Santiago
    Good evening, Mr. Santiago
  • 21 more sentences on Tatoeba

Example conversation

Nathan and Chloé are discussing their travel plans.

  1. Nathan

    Où veux-tu aller pour tes vacances ?
    Where do you want to go for your vacation?
  2. Chloé

    Je rêve de visiter Santiago cette année.
    I dream of visiting Santiago this year.
  3. Nathan

    C'est une ville magnifique au Chili.
    It is a magnificent city in Chile.
  4. Chloé

    Oui, j'ai hâte d'arriver à Santiago.
    Yes, I can't wait to arrive in Santiago.

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