Paris (en. Paris)

/paʁi/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Capital of France and one of the most important cultural centers in the world.
Paris is famous for the Eiffel Tower.
París es famosa por la Torre Eiffel.
City where most of the cultural life in France takes place.
Many artists move to Paris to pursue their dreams.
Muchos artistas se trasladan a París para perseguir sus sueños.
Home to important institutions such as the Louvre and the Sorbonne University.
The Louvre in Paris houses thousands of works of art.
El Louvre en París alberga miles de obras de arte.
Known as 'the city of light'.
Paris is nicknamed 'the city of light' due to its history of public lighting.
París es apodada 'la ciudad de la luz' debido a su historia de iluminación pública.

Etymology

The name 'Paris' comes from the parisii, a Celtic tribe that inhabited the region.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Paris, I love you
Expression that means 'Paris, I love you', reflects emotional attachment to the city.
París, je t'aime
See Paris
Expression commonly used to describe the experience of visiting the city.
Ver París
The city of love
Phrase that describes Paris as a romantic destination.
La ciudad del amor

Related Words

Île-de-France
Administrative region where Paris is located.
Ile-de-France
Eiffel Tower
Famous emblematic monument of Paris.
Torre Eiffel
Louvre
Art museum located in Paris.
Louvre

Slang Meanings

Pari
We're going to have a pari in Paris this weekend.
Vamos a hacer un pari en París este fin de semana.
Parisian
That person is very Parisian due to their elegant style.
Esa persona es muy parisién por su estilo elegante.