Amérique (en. America)
/a.ʁe.k/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Continent located between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
America is rich in cultural diversity.
L'Amérique est riche en diversité culturelle.
Set of countries on the American continent.
Relations between the countries of America are improving.
Les relations entre les pays d'Amérique s'améliorent.
The United States of America.
America is often associated with pop culture.
L'Amérique est souvent associée à la culture pop.
Etymology
From Latin 'America', which comes from the name of the explorer Amerigo Vespucci.
Common Phrases and Expressions
North America
Region including Canada and the United States.
l'Amérique du Nord
Latin America
Region including the countries of South and Central America.
l'Amérique latine
The United States of America
Official name of the United States.
les États-Unis d'Amérique
Related Words
American candidate
A person who is a citizen of the United States.
candidat américain
Americanize
To make something conform to American habits or customs.
américaniser
American
Related to America, often used to talk about American culture.
amériquain
Slang Meanings
The good old country
He is going back to the good old country for the holidays.
Il retourne au bon vieux pays pour les vacances.
The land of freedom
For many, America is the land of freedom.
Pour beaucoup, l'Amérique est la terre de la liberté.