English–French

“caribbean” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/kaʁaib/

Example

Nous partons aux Caraïbes cet été.

We are leaving for the Caribbean this summer.

Illustration for caraïbe (caribbean)

How to say “caribbean” in French

“Caribbean” in French is caraïbe.

A scattered chain of islands linked by the surrounding Caribbean waters.

Full entry for caraïbe: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with caraïbe

Elle a grandi dans les Caraïbes.

She grew up in the Caribbean.

Tips for using caraïbe

  • The related adjective is caribéen or caribéenne, whereas les Caraïbes is the noun naming the region.

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