Meaning of "Jamaica" in English

Jamaica is an island country situated in the Caribbean Sea. Known for its rich cultural heritage, Jamaica boasts stunning beaches, vibrant music, and a unique cuisine. It is the third-largest island of the Greater Antilles and has a population characterized by its diverse roots, primarily from African descent owing to a history of colonization and slavery. The island is renowned for producing reggae music, with Bob Marley being one of its most famous cultural icons. Jamaica's natural beauty and warm climate greatly contribute to its thriving tourism industry.

Meaning of "Jamaïque" in French

Jamaïque est un pays insulaire situé dans la mer des Caraïbes. Connu pour son riche patrimoine culturel, Jamaïque offre des plages magnifiques, une musique vibrante et une cuisine unique. C'est la troisième plus grande île des Grandes Antilles avec une population principalement issue de racines africaines en raison de son histoire de colonisation et d'esclavage. L'île est célèbre pour avoir créé le reggae, avec Bob Marley comme l'une de ses icônes culturelles les plus célèbres. La beauté naturelle et le climat chaud de la Jamaïque contribuent à son industrie touristique florissante.

Pronunciation of "Jamaica" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /dʒəˈmeɪkə/

Pronunciation Variations: In various English-speaking regions, the pronunciation of "Jamaica" may slightly vary, with differences in stress or vowel sounds. However, the standard pronunciation remains widely recognized.

Pronunciation of "Jamaïque" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /ʒa.ma.ik/

Pronunciation Variations: In France and other Francophone areas, the pronunciation is quite consistent, with slight variations possible in regional accents, affecting the fluidity of the syllables or the nasal sound.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

  1. I have always wanted to visit Jamaica. (J'ai toujours voulu visiter la Jamaïque.)
  2. Jamaica is famous for its reggae music. (La Jamaïque est célèbre pour sa musique reggae.)
  3. The beaches in Jamaica are breathtaking. (Les plages de la Jamaïque sont à couper le souffle.)
  4. Jamaica gained independence in 1962. (La Jamaïque a obtenu son indépendance en 1962.)
  5. Many tourists flock to Jamaica each year. (De nombreux touristes affluent chaque année en Jamaïque.)
  6. I tried Jamaican cuisine and loved it. (J'ai essayé la cuisine jamaïcaine et je l'ai adorée.)
  7. The culture of Jamaica is vibrant and colorful. (La culture de la Jamaïque est vibrante et colorée.)
  8. Bob Marley, a legend from Jamaica, is known worldwide. (Bob Marley, une légende de la Jamaïque, est connu dans le monde entier.)
  9. The national dish of Jamaica is ackee and saltfish. (Le plat national de la Jamaïque est l'ackee au poisson salé.)
  10. Jamaica is an island in the Caribbean Sea. (La Jamaïque est une île de la mer des Caraïbes.)

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

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Similar Words: Caribbean island, Caribbean nation, reggae capital, island country, West Indies, Greater Antilles

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

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Similar Words: île caribéenne, nation caribéenne, capitale du reggae, pays insulaire, Antilles, Grandes Antilles

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