noun
la île
island
C'est une portion de terre entourée d'eau de tous les côtés.
Definition & meaning
An île is an island: an area of land completely surrounded by water, whether in a sea, a lake, or a river.
Figuratively, it can describe an isolated place or a peaceful refuge.
Grammar & Word origin
- Feminine noun: une île, plural des îles.
- It comes from Latin insula, meaning “island.” The circumflex reflects a historical spelling with an s: isle.
Synonyms & antonyms
- îlot — a small island or islet.
- presqu’île — a peninsula: almost an island, but connected to the mainland.
- continent — a continent or mainland, as opposed to an island.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Nous avons voyagé jusqu'à une petite île.noun
We traveled to a small island.
Elles visitent cette île en été.noun
They visit this island in summer.
Les îles sont très tranquilles le matin.noun
The islands are very peaceful in the morning.
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