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    L’archipel (en. The archipelago)

    /laʁʃipel/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A group of islands located close to each other.
    The Galapagos archipelago is famous for its biodiversity.
    L’archipel des Galapagos est célèbre pour sa biodiversité.
    Term used to describe a set of islands that are geographically connected.
    The Indonesian archipelago consists of thousands of islands.
    L’archipel indonésien est constitué de milliers d’îles.
    Can also refer to a group of islands that share cultural or historical characteristics.
    The Caribbean archipelago has a rich colonial history.
    L’archipel caribéen a une riche histoire coloniale.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Greek 'arkhipelagos', meaning 'main sea' or 'sea of islands'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the archipelago of a thousand islands
    An archipelago consisting of a very large number of islands.
    l’archipel de mille îles
    discovery of the archipelago
    Referring to the exploration of a group of islands.
    découverte de l’archipel

    Related Words

    islands
    Mass of land surrounded by water.
    îles
    ocean
    Large body of salt water that covers most of the Earth's surface.
    océan
    continent
    Large mass of emerged land.
    continent

    Slang Meanings

    Popular vacation area with many small islands.
    This summer, I am going to the archipelago for a vacation with friends.
    Cet été, je pars à l'archipel pour des vacances entre amis.
    A place that offers many water activities.
    The archipelago is known for its water sports.
    L'archipel est connu pour ses sports nautiques.