France
Frankreich
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France
A country in Western Europe that borders Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, and Spain, among others, and whose capital is Paris.
Im Sommer fahren wir mit dem Zug nach Frankreich.
In the summer, we're taking the train to France.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | Frankreichs |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | Frankreich | – |
| accusative | Frankreich | – |
| dative | Frankreich | – |
| genitive | Frankreichs | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Frankreich' (France) is made up of 'Franke' (Frank) and 'Reich' (realm or empire). The name goes back to the historical realm of the Franks.
Frankreich wurde im Mittelalter von verschiedenen Herrschern regiert.
France was ruled by various rulers during the Middle Ages.
When referring to location with 'Frankreich' (France), 'nach' (to) is commonly used for movement there, 'in' (in) for being there, and 'aus' (from) for origin.
Nächste Woche fliegt meine Schwester nach Frankreich.
Next week, my sister is flying to France.
Sie arbeitet seit zwei Jahren in Frankreich.
She has been working in France for two years.
Mein Kollege kommt aus Frankreich.
My colleague comes from France.
Common phrases with 'Frankreich' (France) include 'Frankreich besuchen' (to visit France) and 'die Grenze zu Frankreich' (the border with France); in institutional and political contexts, 'die Regierung Frankreichs' (the government of France) is often used.
Viele Touristen besuchen Frankreich im Frühling.
Many tourists visit France in the spring.
