English–French

“region” in French

French

Alsocontrée

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁeʒjɔ̃/

Example

Cette région est connue pour son fromage.

This region is known for its cheese.

Illustration for région (region)

How to say “region” in French

“Region” in French is région.

A recognizable area whose landscape, culture, or administration gives it a distinct identity.

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

Example sentences with région

Nous venons de déménager dans une région plus calme.

We have just moved to a quieter region.

Tips for using région

  • In administrative contexts, région usually names a larger unit than département, so the two terms are not interchangeable.

Other French words for “region”

Il vient d'une contrée lointaine.

He comes from a distant region.

“region” in other languages