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    L'égypte (en. Egypt)

    /le.ʒipt/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    State located in North Africa, bordered by the Mediterranean Sea next to the Sinai Peninsula.
    Egypt is known for its pyramids.
    L'Égypte est connue pour ses pyramides.
    Ancient civilization famous for its contributions to architecture and art.
    Ancient Egypt has fascinated many historians.
    L'Égypte ancienne a fasciné de nombreux historiens.
    Set of cultural and religious practices of ancient Egypt.
    The gods of ancient Egypt were revered through numerous rites.
    Les Dieux de l'Égypte ancienne étaient vénérés à travers de nombreux rites.

    Etymology

    The word 'Egypt' comes from the ancient Greek 'Aigyptos', which is derived from the Egyptian name 'Hwt-k3-ptḥ', meaning 'house of Ptah'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the pyramids of Giza
    Iconic monuments of ancient Egyptian architecture.
    les pyramides de Gizeh
    the Nile
    River that flows through Egypt and is essential for its agriculture.
    le Nil
    mummification
    Funerary practice of ancient Egypt.
    la momification

    Related Words

    pharaoh
    King of ancient Egypt, regarded as a god on earth.
    pharaon
    hieroglyph
    Writing system used in ancient Egypt.
    hiéroglyphe
    sphinx
    Mythical statue with the body of a lion and the head of a man.
    sphinx

    Slang Meanings

    Visiting Egyptian tourist sites.
    We're taking a tour of Egypt this month.
    On fait un tour d'Égypte ce mois-ci.
    To be in distress or confused.
    He felt like a lost tourist in Egypt.
    Il se sentait comme un touriste perdu en Égypte.