Royaume-uni (en. United kingdom)

/ʁwa.jom.yni/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Country composed of four nations: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

The United Kingdom is known for its rich history.

Le royaume-uni est connu pour sa riche histoire.

Member state of the Commonwealth.

The United Kingdom has played a major role in world history.

Le royaume-uni a joué un rôle majeur dans l'histoire mondiale.

Political entity that represents a set of territories under a single government.

The laws of the United Kingdom also affect overseas territories.

Les lois du royaume-uni affectent également les territoires d'outre-mer.

The term 'United Kingdom' comes from the combination of 'kingdom' and 'united', indicating the unity of different nations.

United Kingdom and European Union

Reference to the relations between the United Kingdom and the EU.

Royaume-Uni et Union européenne

Live the English way

Refers to living according to British customs.

Vivre à l'anglaise

English language

The majority language spoken in the United Kingdom.

Langue anglaise

Great Britain

The largest island of the United Kingdom, comprising England, Scotland, and Wales.

Grande-Bretagne

Northern Ireland

One of the four constituent nations of the United Kingdom.

Irlande du Nord

Commonwealth

Association of nations, several of which were formerly British colonies.

Commonwealth

Brits

Brits are known for their sense of humor.

Les Brits sont connus pour leur sens de l'humour.

Poms

Australians refer to the British as 'Poms' in reference to their accent.

Les Australiens appellent les Britanniques 'Pommes' en référence à leur accent.