Australian States - Gender & How to Say In ...

Roger C.A2Kwiziq community member

Australian States - Gender & How to Say In ...

When someone has time, could you please advise on how to address the States in Australia?   I get conflicting advice, eg. both à Victoria and en Victoria, en Queensland and dans le Queensland ...'
Asked 3 years ago
CécileNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hi Roger, 

You will get conflicting advice as there are no set rules ( just as for the American states).

It's normally determined by what sounds best -

So I would say -

en Tasmanie 

dans le Queensland 

dans le New South Wales

dans le Territoire ...

but 

À Victoria ( Dans le Territoire / l'état de Victoria) 

It's often useful to search for French holiday sites to these places.

Bonne Continuation!

 

Roger C. asked:

Australian States - Gender & How to Say In ...

When someone has time, could you please advise on how to address the States in Australia?   I get conflicting advice, eg. both à Victoria and en Victoria, en Queensland and dans le Queensland ...'

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