Wisconsin
/wis.kɔn.sin/
The English name for the U.S. state Wisconsin is translated into French as Wisconsin. Wiktionary also lists Ouisconsin.
Meaning: state of the United States of America (name)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin | /wis.kɔn.sin/ (France) /wis.kɔ̃.sɛ̃/ (France) |
| Ouisconsin | /wis.kɔ̃.sɛ̃/ (France) /wis.kõ.sẽ/ (Canada) |
Wisconsin is the name used for the state. To specifically refer to the state of Wisconsin, you can say L'État du Wisconsin.
Which one should you use?
Wisconsin is the standard modern spelling. The form Ouisconsin is a dated version of the name.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables and is pronounced /wis.kɔn.sin/.
Did you know?
- The modern French spelling Wisconsin is actually a re-borrowing from English, which had previously borrowed it from the older French form Ouisconsin.
- The older French spelling Ouisconsin uses the letter combination ou to represent the sound 'w', which is typical of how French historically adapted foreign sounds.
- While English speakers place the stress on the first syllable, a French speaker will naturally place the emphasis on the final syllable, pronouncing it /wis.kɔn.sin/.
Examples in context
- J'ai grandi dans le Wisconsin.I grew up in Wisconsin.
- Est-ce que tu connais le Wisconsin ?Do you know Wisconsin?
- Le Wisconsin est un bel État.Wisconsin is a beautiful state.
Example conversation
Lucas and Léa are talking about travel plans.
- LucasEst-ce que tu veux aller au Wisconsin ?Do you want to go to Wisconsin?
- LéaOui, j'aimerais beaucoup visiter le Wisconsin.Yes, I would really like to visit Wisconsin.
- LucasC'est un endroit très calme.It is a very calm place.
- LéaParfait, Lucas, on réserve les billets ?Perfect, Lucas, shall we book the tickets?
Sources
- Wiktionary, “wisconsin” translations and entries Wisconsin, Ouisconsin, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Ouisconsin, Wisconsin, CC BY-SA 4.0.
