L'autriche (en. Austria)

/lo.tʁiʃ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A country located in Central Europe, known for its capital Vienna.
Austria is famous for its alpine landscapes.
L'Autriche est célèbre pour ses paysages alpins.
The Austrian nation and its people.
Austrians are known for their hospitality.
Les Autrichiens sont connus pour leur hospitalité.
A member state of the European Union.
Austria has been part of the European Union since 1995.
L'Autriche fait partie de l'Union européenne depuis 1995.

Etymology

The term 'Austria' comes from the Old High German 'Ostarrichi', which means 'the kingdom of the east'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Austria is known for its mountains.
This phrase indicates that the mountains are characteristic of Austria.
L'Autriche est connue pour ses montagnes.
Austrian culture is rich and varied.
This emphasizes the diversity of the culture present in Austria.
La culture autrichienne est riche et variée.
Vienna, the capital of Austria, is a historic city.
This indicates the historical importance of Vienna in the country.
Vienne, la capitale de l'Autriche, est une ville historique.

Related Words

Vienna
Capital of Austria, known for its architecture and music.
Vienne
Tyrol
Mountainous region of Austria, famous for skiing.
Tyrol
Mozart
Iconic Austrian composer, born in Salzburg.
Mozart

Slang Meanings

Austro
He told me he was Austro and loved holidays in the mountains.
Il m'a dit qu'il était austro et qu'il adorait les vacances en montagne.
Austriac
This friend is really Austriac, always talking about Vienna.
Cet ami est vraiment austriac, toujours en train de parler de Vienne.