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Algerie

Algerie

7.4
A country in northwest Africa on the Mediterranean Sea
  • proper noun
translation icon : Argelia
  • During my travels, I visited Algerie and was struck by its rich history and culture.
  • Air Algerie

Examples

  • The film is a powerful depiction of life in Algerie after independence.

  • Have you ever been to Algerie?

  • Her family emigrated from Algerie to France in the 1970s.

  • Many French-language books refer to the country as Algerie rather than Algeria.

  • I am planning to visit Algerie next summer.

  • The Mediterranean coastline of Algerie offers stunning views and beautiful beaches.

  • Many tourists are drawn to Algerie for its unique blend of Arab and Berber influences.

Synonyms

Algeria
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A country in northwest Africa on the Mediterranean Sea with Algiers as its capital

is the French language name used for that country

Surface Forms

Algerie main

Etymology

Algerie is the French name for Algeria and comes from the Arabic word al-Jaza'ir, which means 'the islands'. Long ago people called the coastal city 'the islands' because of small islands near it, and that place-name came to mean the whole country.