Tunis (en. Tunis)

/ty.nis/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Capital of Tunisia, located on the Mediterranean coast.

Tunis is a city rich in history and culture.

Tunis est une ville riche en histoire et en culture.

A large urban agglomeration in Tunisia.

The population of Tunis continues to grow each year.

La population de Tunis continue de croître chaque année.

Administrative and economic center of Tunisia.

Tunis hosts many government institutions.

Tunis abrite de nombreuses institutions gouvernementales.

The word 'Tunis' probably comes from the Berber 'tnès', which means 'camp' or 'base'.

The heart of Tunis

Means the center or the most important place in the city.

Le cœur de Tunis

In Tunis, the food is good

Expresses that the cuisine in Tunis is renowned.

À Tunis, on mange bien

Tunis: crossroads of cultures

Indicates that Tunis is a place where various cultures meet.

Tunis : carrefour des cultures

Tunisia

Country in North Africa of which Tunis is the capital.

Tunisie

Tunisian

Relating to Tunisia or its inhabitants.

tunisien

medina

Old town of Tunis, known for its narrow alleys and architecture.

medina

A person who comes from Tunis

Look at this Tunisian, where does he come from!

Regarde ce tunisien d'où il vient !

To refer to something typical of Tunisian culture

This dish is really Tunisian, I love it!

Ce plat est vraiment tunis, j'adore !