English–French

“island” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/il/

Example

L'île est magnifique.

The island is magnificent.

Illustration for île (island)

How to say “island” in French

“Island” in French is île.

A distinct patch of land rising within and surrounded by water.

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

Example sentences with île

Nous visitons une île ce week-end.

We are visiting an island this weekend.

Tips for using île

  • Île is feminine, so standard forms include une île and l'île, with l' caused by the following vowel.

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