D'îles (en. Of islands)

/di.il/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A set of emerged lands surrounded by water.

The Caribbean islands are renowned for their beauty.

Les d'îles des Caraïbes sont renommées pour leur beauté.

An island territory composed of several islands.

The region of the Pacific islands includes many distinct cultures.

La région des d'îles du Pacifique comprend de nombreuses cultures distinctes.

A collective term to refer to a group of islands.

The islands around the coast are a paradise for sailors.

Les d'îles autour de la côte sont un paradis pour les navigateurs.

Comes from the preposition 'de' combined with the word 'îles'.

of lost islands

Refers to remote and less frequented islands.

d'îles perdues

between islands

Indicates a location between several islands.

entre îles

of virgin islands

Describes islands that are still unexplored or underdeveloped.

d'îles vierges

island

A stretch of land surrounded by water.

île

archipelago

A group or chain of islands.

archipel

insular

Related to islands or island life.

insulaire

Idiot or someone who makes absurd gestures.

He is completely out to lunch today.

Il est complètement d'îles aujourd'hui.

Feeling isolated or disconnected.

After this weekend, I feel like I've been out to lunch.

Après ce week-end, je me sens comme si j'étais d'îles.