París (en. Paris)

/paˈɾis/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Capital of France, famous for its monuments and art.
Paris is known as the city of love.
París es conocida como la ciudad del amor.
Municipality of the Île-de-France region.
I have been visiting many museums in Paris.
He estado visitando muchos museos en París.
Cultural and political center of France.
Important decisions are made in Paris.
Las decisiones importantes se toman en París.

Etymology

The name 'Paris' comes from the Parisii, a Celtic people who inhabited the region.

Common Phrases and Expressions

The city of light
Phrase used to describe the beauty and culture of Paris.
La ciudad de la luz
Parisian café
A typical place to socialize and enjoy the cuisine in Paris.
Café parisino
Hello from Paris
Greeting used to express being in Paris.
Bonjour depuis Paris

Related Words

France
Country where Paris is located.
Francia
Eiffel
Reference to the Eiffel Tower, one of the most emblematic monuments of Paris.
Eiffel
Louvre
Famous museum located in Paris.
Louvre

Slang Meanings

Pari
I'm going to make a pari in Paris this weekend.
Voy a hacer un pari en París este fin de semana.
Pari-Paris
Let's get lost in the Pari-Paris.
Vamos a perdernos en el Pari-Paris.