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"France" is a proper noun which is often translated as "Francia", and "Paris" is a proper noun which is often translated as "París". Learn more about the difference between "France" and "Paris" below.
France(
frahns
)
A proper noun refers to the name of a person, place, or thing.
proper noun
a. Francia
If you go to France, you must visit Normandy.Si vas a Francia, tienes que visitar Normandía.
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Paris(
peh
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rihs
)
A proper noun refers to the name of a person, place, or thing.
proper noun
a. París
We spent one week of our honeymoon in Paris.Pasamos una semana de nuestra luna de miel en París.
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