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    Capitales (en. Capitals)

    /kapitaˈl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Cities where the government and political institutions of a country are located.
    Paris is the capital of France.
    Paris est la capitale de la France.
    Uppercase letters used at the beginning of a sentence or a proper noun.
    Capitals are important in grammar.
    Les capitales sont importantes en grammaire.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'capitalis', meaning 'related to the head or the principal'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    capital of a country
    City where the government of a country is located.
    capitale d'un pays
    in capital letters
    Written using uppercase letters.
    en lettres capitales
    economic capital
    City that plays a central role in the economy of a country.
    capitale économique

    Related Words

    capital
    Main city of a country.
    capitale
    capitulary
    Related to capitulations or written agreements.
    capitulaire

    Slang Meanings

    Capital as a synonym for success or importance.
    This company is the capital of fashion in Paris.
    Cette entreprise est la capitale de la mode à Paris.
    Use of 'capitals' to refer to centers of power or influence.
    The capitals of the world compete for innovation.
    Les capitales du monde se disputent l'innovation.