Corfou (en. Corfu)

/kɔʁfu/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A Greek island famous for its landscapes and history.

Corfu is a popular tourist destination in summer.

Corfou est une destination touristique prisée en été.

Capital of the island, known for its Venetian architecture.

The city of Corfu is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

La ville de Corfou est classée au patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO.

The name Corfu comes from the Italian 'Corfu', derived from the ancient Greek 'Κέρκυρα' (Kérkyra).

Corfu, the pearl of the Ionian Sea

Reference to the beauty of the island.

Corfou, la perle de la mer Ionienne

Spending one's vacation in Corfu

Often used to evoke relaxing holidays.

Passer ses vacances à Corfou

Ionian Sea

The sea where Corfu is located.

mer Ionienne

Venetian architecture

Architectural style present in Corfu.

architecture vénitienne

tourism

Main activity on the island.

tourisme

The idea of a summer getaway in Greece.

I'm going to Corfu, it's my corfu of the moment!

Je vais à Corfou, c'est ma corfou du moment !

Evoking the beauty of the landscapes.

It looks like Corfu here, it's beautiful!

Ça ressemble à Corfou ici, c'est magnifique !