nation

UK
/ˈneɪʃən/
US
/ˈneɪʃən/

Translations

nationnoun
nations
pl
UK
/ˈneɪʃən/
US
/ˈneɪʃən/
The nation celebrated its independence day with parades and fireworks.
La nation a célébré sa fête de l’indépendance avec des défilés et des feux d’artifice.
ÉtatDans le sens de pays souverain.
France is a nation known for its rich history and cultural influence.
La France est un État connu pour sa riche histoire et son influence culturelle.
Additional translations
paysSens plus général, courant dans la langue usuelle.
nationadjective
UK
/ˈneɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˈneɪ.ʃən/
Used attributively before another noun to mean "national" or "relating to a nation" (e.g., nation building, nation branding).
Effective nation branding can boost a country's global image.
Une stratégie de branding national efficace peut améliorer l’image mondiale d’un pays.

Definitions

nationnoun
A large group of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language, inhabiting a particular country or territory.
The nation celebrated its independence day with parades and fireworks.
A sovereign state or country.
France is a nation known for its rich history and cultural influence.
The people of a country considered collectively.
In times of crisis, the entire nation comes together.
nationadjective
Relating to or characteristic of a nation; national.
Effective nation branding can boost a country's global image.