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French for World Geography
French for Geography – What Are Western European Countries Called in French?
This lesson covers the French names for a selection of Western European countries.
Watch the video as many times as you need, until you feel you can give the French translations as we go!
Review Vocabulary
Review the words from this video and use the flashcards to test your memory.
Part 1
| English | French |
|---|---|
| Austria | l’Autriche |
| Belgium | la Belgique |
| Denmark | le Danemark |
| Estonia | l’Estonie |
| Finland | la Finlande |
Part 2
| English | French |
|---|---|
| France | la France |
| Germany | l’Allemagne |
| Greece | la Grèce |
| Iceland | l’Islande |
| Italy | l’Italie |
Part 3
| English | French |
|---|---|
| Ireland | l’Irlande |
| Latvia | la Lettonie |
| Lithuania | la Lituanie |
| Luxembourg | le Luxembourg |
| Netherlands | les Pays-Bas |
Part 4
| English | French |
|---|---|
| Norway | la Norvège |
| Portugal | le Portugal |
| Spain | l’Espagne |
| Sweden | la Suède |
| Switzerland | la Suisse |
Flashcards
Go Deeper
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Give It a Go!
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French Quiz – Word Recall – French for Geography – Western European Countries
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