English–French

“moving abroad” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛkspatʁijasjɔ̃/

Example

Après son expatriation, elle a gardé le contact avec sa famille.

After moving abroad, she kept in touch with her family.

Illustration for expatriation (moving abroad)

How to say “moving abroad” in French

“Moving abroad” in French is expatriation.

A settled home life crossing a national border and taking root in another country.

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

Example sentences with expatriation

L'expatriation change la manière de voir le monde.

Expatriation changes the way you see the world.

Tips for using expatriation

  • Expatriation is feminine in French: une expatriation, not un expatriation.

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