Arabie Saoudite
/a.ʁa.bi sa.u.dit/feminine
Saudi Arabia in French is Arabie Saoudite.
Arabie Saoudite is the name used to refer to the country located in West Asia.
Meaning: country in West Asia (name)
Which one should you use?
While Arabie Saoudite is the standard name, you may also see the more formal version Royaume d'Arabie Saoudite, which translates to "Kingdom of Saudi Arabia".
How does it change in a sentence?
Because Arabie Saoudite is a feminine noun, use the preposition en to say "in Saudi Arabia" (en Arabie Saoudite). Additionally, since the name starts with a vowel, use de l' to express "of" or "from" Saudi Arabia (de l'Arabie Saoudite).
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 5 syllables.
Did you know?
- While English uses 'Saudi' as a proper adjective, French uses the suffix -ite in saoudite, which is typically used for minerals or chemical compounds like magnétite.
- The term Arabie entered French through Latin, reflecting how the Roman Empire's administrative divisions of 'Arabia Petraea' and 'Arabia Felix' shaped modern European geography.
- The French word Arabie shares its root with the English word 'Arabic', but in French, it specifically refers to the peninsula or the country, while arabe refers to the people and the language.
Examples in context
- L'Arabie Saoudite déforme l'islam.Saudi Arabia is distorting Islam.This sentence shows how to use Arabie Saoudite as a subject.Tatoeba #12101874 by Amastan, translation #8605286 by Amastan
- L'Arabie Saoudite a été établie en 1932.Saudi Arabia was established in 1932.This sentence shows how to use Arabie Saoudite when discussing a historical date.Tatoeba #12101878 by Amastan, translation #10808237 by Amastan
- L'Arabie Saoudite propage l'islam radical.Saudi Arabia is spreading radical Islam.This sentence shows how to use Arabie Saoudite in a sentence about religious topics.Tatoeba #12101876 by Amastan, translation #8605296 by Amastan
- L'Ambassadeur de France en Arabie Saoudite va rencontrer des hauts fonctionnaires saoudiens.The French Ambassador in Saudi Arabia will meet with senior Saudi officials.
- Les relations entre le Royaume d'Arabie Saoudite et la France sont solides.The relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and France are strong.
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Example conversation
Hugo and Chloé are discussing their travel plans.
- HugoTu veux visiter l'Arabie Saoudite ?Do you want to visit Saudi Arabia?
- ChloéOui, j'aimerais beaucoup aller en Arabie Saoudite.Yes, I would love to go to Saudi Arabia.
- HugoC'est un voyage très long.It is a very long trip.
- ChloéJe sais, mais l'Arabie Saoudite est fascinante.I know, but Saudi Arabia is fascinating.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “saudi arabia” translations and entries Arabie Saoudite, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Arabie, saoudite, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
