L'angleterre (en. England)

/lɑ̃ɡlətɛʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Land or country forming a nation, in this specific case, the country that constitutes a part of the United Kingdom.
England is known for its rich history and culture.
L'Angleterre est connue pour sa riche histoire et sa culture.
Part of the United Kingdom that includes London and other major cities.
I plan to visit England this summer.
Je prévois de visiter l'Angleterre cet été.
Historically, land of monarchies and famous theaters.
Shakespeare's plays were written in England.
Les pièces de Shakespeare ont été écrites en Angleterre.

Etymology

The term 'England' comes from the name of the Angles, one of the Germanic tribes that colonized Great Britain.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the Queen of England
Refers to the British monarchy.
la reine d'Angleterre
eternal England
A reference to England's impressive history and culture.
l'Angleterre éternelle
the England of cottages
Evokes the picturesque image of the English countryside.
l'Angleterre des cottages

Related Words

London
Capital of England.
Londres
British
Related to Great Britain or the British.
britannique
monarchy
Political system in England with a king or queen.
monarchie

Slang Meanings

The perfidious Albion
She has always thought that the French have a stereotypical image of the perfidious Albion.
Elle a toujours pensé que les Français avaient une image stéréotypée de la Perfide Albion.
Anglos
There are many Anglos who visit Paris every summer.
Il y a beaucoup d'Anglos qui visitent Paris chaque été.