No. 2,061 in French
pays
"Pays" means "country" or "land" in English.
In a sentence
La France est un pays situé en Europe.
France is a country located in Europe.
The word 'pays' here refers to a sovereign nation or country.
Je voudrais visiter un pays chaud pour les vacances.
I would like to visit a warm country for my vacation.
The word 'pays' signifies a general notion of a country as a travel destination or climatic region.
Les paysages de ce pays sont magnifiques.
The landscapes of this country are magnificent.
The word 'pays' is used to refer to a specific country, emphasizing its geographical or aesthetic qualities.
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