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    L'archipel (en. The archipelago)

    /aʁ.ʃi.pɛl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A group of islands, often of volcanic origin.
    The Galápagos archipelago is famous for its unique biodiversity.
    L'archipel des Galápagos est célèbre pour sa biodiversité unique.
    A term used in geography to refer to a group of islands close to each other.
    The Indonesian archipelago has over 17,000 islands.
    L'archipel indonésien compte plus de 17 000 îles.
    A grouping of islands forming a maritime territory.
    The Magdalene archipelago is a popular destination in Canada.
    L'archipel de la Madeleine est une destination populaire au Canada.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'archipelagos', meaning 'main sea', 'sea of islands'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the archipelago of Reunion
    A group of islands in the Indian Ocean.
    l'archipel de la Réunion
    the archipelago of Hawaii
    A group of islands in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.
    l'archipel de Hawaii
    to go sightseeing in an archipelago
    Visiting a group of islands for leisure.
    faire du tourisme dans un archipel

    Related Words

    islands
    Emerged lands surrounded by water.
    îles
    ocean
    A large expanse of salty water.
    océan
    beach
    A sandy or gravel area near the water.
    plage

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to a person who easily gets lost at sea.
    He is as lost as a tourist in an archipelago!
    Il est aussi perdu qu'un touriste dans un archipel!
    In a travel context, evokes the idea of escaping.
    We need an archipelagic getaway!
    On a besoin d'une escapade archipélique!