Best translation for " In the Caribbean"

JeanC1Kwiziq 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 2 years ago

CécileKwiziq team memberCorrect 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!

Like12 years ago

ChrisC1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

I've always only heard dans les Caraibes.

Like02 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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