HeyRuaHow to say “Paris” in Irish
- Irish:
- Páras
- English:
- Paris
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “PAW-rus” /ˈpˠaːɾˠəsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- Páras (e.g. sráideanna Pháras, the streets of Paris)
What does “Páras” mean?
- Paris
- Páras is the capital city of France.Also: French capital, capital of France.
“Páras” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Páras, the Irish word for Paris.
As Páras mé.
I'm from Paris.
An raibh tú riamh i bPáras?
Have you ever been to Paris?
Bhuaileamar le chéile i bPáras.
We met each other in Paris.
Is í Páras príomhchathair na Fraince.
Paris is the capital of France.
Tá muintir Pháras an-bhródúil as a gcathair.
The people of Paris are very proud of their city.
Rachaimid go Páras ar ár laethanta saoire.
We'll go to Paris on our holidays.
Chaith sé seal i bPáras sular thug sé aghaidh ar Mheiriceá.
He spent some time in Paris before he headed to America.
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Paris in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Paris?
The Irish for Paris is Páras (pronounced “PAW-rus”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce Páras in Irish?
Páras is said like “PAW-rus” (IPA /ˈpˠaːɾˠəsˠ/).
Does Páras have a plural?
No. Páras is a name, so it is used in the singular only.
How do I say 'in Paris' and 'to Paris' in Irish?
'In Paris' is i bPáras, with eclipsis after i, and 'to Paris' is go Páras.
What is the Irish for France and French?
France is an Fhrainc, the French language is Fraincis, and a French person is Francach.
