Prancis
Indonesian
Alternative forms
Etymology
From earlier spelling Perancis, from Malay Perancis (“French”), from Portuguese francês (“French”). Doublet of pirang.
Pronunciation
- (Standard Indonesian) IPA(key): /ˈprant͡ʃis/ [ˈpraɲ.t͡ʃɪs]
- Rhymes: -ant͡ʃis
- Syllabification: Pran‧cis
Proper noun
Prancis
- France (a country located primarily in Western Europe)
Adjective
Prancis (comparative lebih Prancis, superlative paling Prancis)
Usage notes
Although Prancis is the standard spelling since October 2021, Perancis is still widely used in official information.
Further reading
- “Prancis” in Kamus Besar Bahasa Indonesia, Jakarta: Agency for Language Development and Cultivation – Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia, 2016.