Sibérie (en. Siberia)

si-be-ri

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A vast geographical region located in Russia, stretching from the Ural Mountains to the Pacific Ocean.
Siberia is famous for its wild landscapes.
La Sibérie est célèbre pour ses paysages sauvages.
An area known for its harsh climate and long winters.
Winters in Siberia can be extremely cold.
Les hivers en Sibérie peuvent être extrêmement froids.
A region that is home to abundant natural resources, including oil and gas.
Siberia possesses considerable energy resources.
La Sibérie possède des ressources énergétiques considérables.

Etymology

From Russian Сибирь (Sibirʹ), which probably comes from a Turkic language.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Western Siberia
Western part of Siberia.
Sibérie occidentale
Eastern Siberia
Eastern part of Siberia.
Sibérie orientale
to go to Siberia
to refer to a journey to a distant or challenging destination.
aller en Sibérie

Related Words

Siberian
Related to Siberia.
sibérien
Siberianism
Attitude or lifestyle associated with Siberia.
sibirisme
Siberianism
Culture or dialect of the inhabitants of Siberia.
siberianisme

Slang Meanings

State of solitude or isolation.
After his breakup, he felt like in Siberia, isolated from the world.
Après sa rupture, il se sentait comme en Sibérie, isolé du monde.
To refer to something very cold or unwelcoming.
This bar is Siberia; nobody talks here.
Ce bar, c'est la Sibérie ; personne ne parle ici.