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    Patrie (en. Country)

    /pa.tʁi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The country in which one was born or to which one feels a belonging.
    He is very attached to his homeland.
    Il est très attaché à sa patrie.
    Concept of emotional or cultural bond with a country.
    She defends her homeland with pride.
    Elle défend sa patrie avec fierté.
    Homeland in the historical and symbolic sense.
    The homeland of human rights is France.
    La patrie des droits de l'homme est la France.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'patria', derived from 'pater' which means father.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    love of the homeland
    Feeling of love and devotion towards one's country.
    amour de la patrie
    sacrifice for the homeland
    To give one's life or make efforts to defend one's country.
    sacrifice pour la patrie
    homeland in peril
    A country in danger or in crisis.
    patrie en péril

    Related Words

    nationalism
    Ideology that advocates for the affirmation of national values and identity.
    nationalisme
    patriotism
    Feeling of attachment to one's homeland.
    patriotisme
    citizen
    Person who is a member of a state.
    citoyen

    Slang Meanings

    A person's origin, often used informally.
    He comes from the homeland, he is proud of his roots.
    Il vient de la patrie, il est fier de ses racines.
    An affectionate term to describe one's country.
    My homeland is my little piece of paradise.
    Ma patrie, c'est mon petit coin de paradis.