Trinité
/tʁi.ni.te/feminine
The English name for the Caribbean island Trinidad is translated into French as Trinité.
Trinité is the proper name used to refer to the island of Trinidad in French.
Meaning: an island of the Caribbean (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
The name is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables and is pronounced /tʁi.ni.te/.
Did you know?
- When discussing the twin-island state, French speakers say Trinité-et-Tobago, keeping the English name for 'Tobago' as it has no French translation.
- Because Trinité is the French word for 'Trinity', the island's name reflects the Spanish 'Trinidad', which was given by Christopher Columbus to honor the Holy Trinity.
- While 'Trinité' is the specific French name for the island, the word 'trinité' (in lowercase) can also be used in French poetry to refer to a group of three things.
Examples in context
- J'ai voyagé à Trinité l'été dernier.I traveled to Trinidad last summer.
- La Trinité est une île magnifique.Trinidad is a magnificent island.
- Je pars en voyage à Trinité.I am going on a trip to Trinidad.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about travel plans in a cafe.
- LucasTu connais Trinité ?Do you know Trinidad?
- ChloéOui, j'adore cette île.Yes, I love that island.
- LucasChloé, tu veux y aller avec moi ?Chloé, do you want to go there with me?
- ChloéAvec plaisir, Lucas !With pleasure, Lucas!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “trinidad” translations and entries Trinité, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Pronunciation from the Wiktionary entry trinité.
