French translation of ile is 
île

Meaning of "ile" in English

The word "ile" in English doesn't have a standard definition and is often considered a typographical error or a misspelling of the word "isle," which means a small island. However, "ile" can also be used in specific contexts, such as in medical terms where it's short for "ileum," a part of the small intestine. Due to its limited use, "ile" is not commonly found in most English contexts unless referring to these specific fields.

Meaning of "île" in French

In French, "île" translates to "island" in English and refers to any piece of land completely surrounded by water. It can describe a large landmass like an archipelago or smaller landforms within larger bodies of water. French geography and culture often reference "île" to depict both real geographical locations and metaphorical or cultural spaces. The word carries connotations of isolation, beauty, and tranquility, depending on the context it is used in.

Pronunciation of "ile" in English

Phonetic Transcription: Since "ile" is often a misspelling in English, the word "isle" is usually intended, pronounced as /aɪl/.

Pronunciation Variations: The term "ile" does not have recognized regional variations due to its limited usage, but "isle" is universally pronounced the same way across English-speaking regions.

Pronunciation of "île" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /il/

Pronunciation Variations: In French, pronunciation of "île" generally remains consistent across different regions. However, slight variations can occur in the accent, intonation, or influence of local dialects.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The ship sailed towards the tiny ile. (Le navire a navigué vers la petite île.)
2. She dreamed of living on an isolated ile. (Elle rêvait de vivre sur une île isolée.)
3. They discovered a hidden ile in the bay. (Ils ont découvert une île cachée dans la baie.)
4. The villagers rely on the resources of the ile. (Les villageois dépendent des ressources de l'île.)
5. A lighthouse stands on the southern tip of the ile. (Un phare se dresse à la pointe sud de l'île.)
6. The ile was uninhabited for centuries. (L'île était inhabitée pendant des siècles.)
7. Legends about the haunted ile abound. (Les légendes sur l'île hantée abondent.)
8. The explorers mapped out the new ile. (Les explorateurs ont cartographié la nouvelle île.)
9. Sunset turns the ile into a silhouette. (Le coucher du soleil transforme l'île en silhouette.)
10. Local folklore tells of treasures buried on the ile. (Le folklore local parle de trésors enfouis sur l'île.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "ile" in English

Synonyms: isle, island.

Antonyms: continent, mainland.

Similar Words: -.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "île" in French

Synonyms: archipel, îlot, islet, atoll, île déserte, terre, péninsule.

Antonyms: continent.

Similar Words: -.

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