Belle-île (en. Beautiful island)

bɛl il

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A French island in the Atlantic Ocean, part of the Brittany region.
Belle-Île is a popular destination for seaside holidays.
Belle-Île est une destination prisée pour des vacances en bord de mer.
A place symbolizing preserved nature and calm.
The landscapes of Belle-Île attract many artists.
Les paysages de Belle-Île attirent de nombreux artistes.

Etymology

Comes from French meaning 'beautiful island', in reference to its natural beauty.

Common Phrases and Expressions

At the beautiful island
Expresses a place of escape or tranquility.
À la belle-île
A corner of beautiful island
A particularly pleasant or beautiful place.
Un coin de belle-île

Related Words

island
Land surrounded by water.
île
nature
The set of elements and living beings that make up the environment.
nature
coast
Coastal area, seaside.
côte

Slang Meanings

Calm and pleasant place
This place is my beautiful island, far from stress.
Cet endroit, c'est ma belle-île, loin du stress.
Ideal holiday
We will have a little beautiful island this summer to recharge.
On se fera une petite belle-île cet été pour se ressourcer.