Suisse
/sɥis/
Suisse is the French word for Switzerland.
Suisse refers to the country located in Western Europe. The term Suisse romande is used specifically to describe the French-speaking part of Switzerland.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word Suisse can function as an adjective meaning 'Swiss' in both its masculine and feminine forms.
How do you pronounce it?
/sɥis/
Did you know?
- A chipmunk is called a suisse in French. This is because the stripes on the animal's back look like the striped uniforms worn by the Swiss Guard.
- In French, the adjective suisse remains the same for both masculine and feminine nouns, unlike many other adjectives that change endings.
Examples in context
- Je viens de Suisse.I come from Switzerland.
- J'ai de la famille en Suisse romande.I have family in the French-speaking part of Switzerland.
- J'aime beaucoup la Suisse.I like Switzerland very much.
- Elle part en vacances en Suisse.She is going on vacation to Switzerland.
- La Suisse est un beau pays.Switzerland is a beautiful country.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their travel plans.
- GabrielTu connais la Suisse ?Do you know Switzerland?
- EmmaOui, j'y suis allée l'année dernière.Yes, I went there last year.
- GabrielC'est vrai que la Suisse est magnifique.It is true that Switzerland is magnificent.
- EmmaAbsolument, les paysages sont incroyables.Absolutely, the landscapes are incredible.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Suisse, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Suisse, suisse, CC BY-SA 4.0.
