Pays-ci (en. Country here)

/pe.i si/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A country that is mentioned or where one is located.

I really love the culture of this country.

J'aime beaucoup la culture de ce pays-ci.

A term used to specifically refer to a place without naming it.

The inhabitants of this country are very welcoming.

Les habitants de ce pays-ci sont très accueillants.

Composed of 'country' and the demonstrative pronoun 'this'.

in this country

refers to the characteristics or current situation of this country.

dans ce pays-ci

the laws of this country

indicates the regulations and laws in force in the mentioned country.

les lois de ce pays-ci

the inhabitants of this country

alludes to the people living in the country in question.

les habitants de ce pays-ci

territory

A geographical area under the sovereignty of a government.

territoire

country

A defined area of land inhabited by people.

pays

nation

A group of people sharing a common culture, language, and identity.

nation

A newly adopted or modern country.

This country is trendy among young travelers.

Ce pays-ci est à la mode parmi les jeunes voyageurs.

A country where one feels comfortable or safe.

For me, this country is a real cocoon.

Pour moi, ce pays-ci c'est un vrai cocon.