French word

corse

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔʁs/

Meaning

  • feminine nounCorsica

Example

Je viens de Corse.

I am from Corsica.

Illustration for corse (Corsica)

More examples

Nous partirons en Corse cet été.

We will leave for Corsica this summer.

Core concept

A French island landscape in which mountain terrain and the surrounding sea meet within a short distance.

Common phrases

  • aller en Corse

    travel to Corsica

  • venir de Corse

    be from Corsica

  • habiter en Corse

    live in Corsica

Similar words

île: A piece of land completely surrounded by water.
région: A broad area united by administrative or cultural ties.
pays: A territory organized as an independent nation.

Definition in French

Île française de la mer Méditerranée située au sud-est de la France.

Word origin

Corse developed from the Latin place name Corsica, which was established as the island's name in antiquity and is linked to the Corsi people.

Usage tips

  • The island is called la Corse when the name stands alone, but the forms en Corse and de Corse omit la.

Other meanings

  • Corsicannoun

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