Paris est la capitale de la France.
English: Paris is the capital city of France.
capitale /kapitˈal/ · noun · CEFR B1. French translation of "capital city".
See also: Vocabulary entry (French)
- Source term
- capital city
- Translation
- capitale
- CEFR Level
- B1
- Part of speech
- noun
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Article, Gender & Forms
French article note: a regular/likely article is "la" for "capitale". Check context for exceptions.
| Dictionary form | capitale |
|---|---|
| Likely article | la |
| Likely gender | feminine |
| Regular/likely plural | capitales |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + verb + la capitale
- Examples
- C'est la capitale.
- Tip
- Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.
Example Sentences
La capitale est souvent le centre politique d'un pays.
English: The capital city is often the political center of a country.
Beaucoup de touristes visitent la capitale pour voir des monuments célèbres.
English: Many tourists visit the capital city to see famous landmarks.
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