French Polynesia

ˌfrɛntʃ ˌpɑːlɪˈniːʒə

Definition

Definition of French Polynesia - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

island groupsarchipelago including the Society and Marquesas Islands

Tourists often visit the islands of French Polynesia.

Marquesas Islands

Society Islands

geographyoverseas collectivity of France

French Polynesia has a unique status as an overseas collectivity of France.

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Expressions with French

French paradox

the theory linking red wine intake to lower heart disease rates

Researchers study the French paradox to understand the benefits of red wine.

excuse my French

exp.

apologize for using offensive language

Oops, excuse my French, that was a slip.

excuse someone's French

apologize for someone's rude or offensive words

He said a bad word and then excused his French.

pardon my French

exp.

excuse my use of offensive language

Oops, pardon my French, but that was a disaster!

pardon our French

exp.

excuse us for using rude or offensive words

Pardon our French, but that was a terrible idea!

perfect one's French

refine understanding of French grammar and vocabulary

They studied hard to perfect their French.

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Austral Islands

geography

southernmost group of islands in French Polynesia

Gambier Islands

French Polynesia

archipelago in French Polynesia, southeast of Tuamotu

Iles Marquises

geography

group of volcanic islands in French Polynesia

Low Archipelago

geography

group of about 80 coral islands in French Polynesia

Marquesas Islands

geography

volcanic islands in French Polynesia, South Pacific Ocean

Papeete

geography

the capital city of French Polynesia

Paumotu Archipelago

geography

group of about 80 coral islands in French Polynesia

Society Islands

geography

part of French Polynesia in the South Pacific

Examples of French Polynesia in a sentence

French Polynesia consists of many beautiful islands.
Tourists flock to French Polynesia for its stunning beaches.
French Polynesia is known for its vibrant marine life.

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French:Polynésie française, ...
German:Französisch-Polynesien, ...
Italian:Polinesia Francese, ...
Spanish:Polinesia Francesa, ...
Portuguese:Polinésia Francesa, ...
Chinese:法属波利尼西亚, ...
Japanese:フランス領ポリネシア, ...
Arabic:بولينيزيا الفرنسة, بولينيزيا الفرنسية, ...
Hebrew:פּוֹלִינֶזְיָה הַצָּרְפָתִית, ...
Russian:Французская Полинезия, ...
Ukrainian:Французька Полінезія, ...
Hindi:फ्रेंच पोलिनेशिया, ...
Bengali:ফ্রেঞ্চ পলিনেশিয়া, ...
Catalan:Polinèsia Francesa, ...
Czech:Francouzská Polynésie, ...
Danish:Fransk Polynesien, ...
Dutch:Frans-Polynesië, ...
Greek:Γαλλική Πολυνησία, ...
Hungarian:Francia Polinézia, ...
Khmer:ប៉ូលីណេស៊ីបារាំង, ប៉ូលីនេស៊ីបារាំង, ...
Korean:프랑스령 폴리네시아, ...
Persian:پلی‌نزی فرانسه, ...
Polish:Polinezja Francuska, ...
Portuguese (BR):Polinésia Francesa, ...
Romanian:Polinezia Franceză, ...
Swedish:Franska Polynesien, ...
Thai:เฟรนช์โปลินีเซีย, ...
Turkish:Fransız Polinezyası, ...
Vietnamese:Polynésie thuộc Pháp, Polynesia thuộc Pháp, ...

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Definition of French Polynesia - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

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