la capitale de la France est Paris
The phrase for "the capital of france is paris" in French is la capitale de la France est Paris.
This is a factual statement identifying Paris as the seat of government for France.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word capitale is a feminine noun in French, so it must be preceded by the feminine article la.
Did you know?
- In French, the term capitale specifically refers to the seat of government, whereas capitaux refers to financial assets.
- The city name Paris is derived from the Parisii, a Gaulish tribe that lived in the region long before the Roman era.
- The word France is a linguistic relative of the 'Franks', a Germanic tribe whose name entered the language through Late Latin 'Francia'.
Examples in context
- La capitale de la France est Paris.The capital of France is Paris.This sentence is useful for stating the fact that the capital of France is Paris using the form la capitale de la France est Paris.Tatoeba #1675838 by Scott, translation #1867386 by CN
- Je sais que la capitale de la France est Paris.I know that the capital of France is Paris.
- On m'a dit que la capitale de la France est Paris.I was told that the capital of France is Paris.
Example conversation
Two students are discussing geography in a library.
- NathanEst-ce que tu sais où est la capitale de la France ?Do you know where the capital of France is?
- ChloéOui, la capitale de la France est Paris.Yes, the capital of France is Paris.
- NathanTu es très intelligente, Chloé.You are very smart, Chloé.
- ChloéMerci, Nathan !Thanks, Nathan!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries France, Paris, de, est, la, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
