Best translation for " In the Caribbean"

Jean W.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Bonjour !

Prepositions are my downfall...

Is it better to say " Dans " or " Aux" as in Dans les Caraibes or Aux Antilles ? Or are both equally acceptable ?

Merci

Asked 5 years ago

CécileKwiziq Native French TeacherCorrect answer

Hi Jean,

Both are accepted but personnaly I prefer -

aux Caraïbes

aux Antilles

If you look at touristy websites in French you will find both.

Hope this helps!

Like15 years ago

Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

I've always only heard dans les Caraibes.

Like05 years ago

Bonjour !

Prepositions are my downfall...

Is it better to say " Dans " or " Aux" as in Dans les Caraibes or Aux Antilles ? Or are both equally acceptable ?

Merci

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