Turquie (en. Türkiye)

/tyʁ.ki/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Sovereign state located in Eurasia.
Turkey is known for its rich history.
La Turquie est connue pour sa riche histoire.
Geographical region enclosed by the Black Sea, the Mediterranean Sea, and the Aegean Sea.
The beaches of Turkey attract many tourists.
Les plages de Turquie attirent de nombreux touristes.
Specific culture and traditions of this country.
Turkish cuisine is very diverse and delicious.
La cuisine turque est très variée et délicieuse.

Etymology

From Latin 'Turcia', derived from Greek 'Tourkía'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Asian Turkey
The Asian part of Turkey.
la Turquie d'Asie
European Turkey
The European part of Turkey.
la Turquie d'Europe
to come from Turkey
Originating from this country.
venir de Turquie

Related Words

Turkish
Relating to Turkey or its language.
turc
Istanbul
Largest city in Turkey.
istanbul
Ankara
Capital of Turkey.
ankara

Slang Meanings

Expression designating a confused or chaotic situation.
The meeting was a real mess, a real Turkey.
La réunion était un vrai bazar, une vraie Turquie.
To have unpredictable behavior.
He is always doing crazy things.
Il est toujours en train de faire des turqueries.