america

• Nom propre désignant soit le continent américain, soit les États-Unis d'Amérique, souvent utilisé par métonymie pour ce pays.

A proper noun referring to a specific country or continent, often used to denote the United States of America or the landmass of the Americas.

indénombrable · nom propre

1. The United States of AmericaA1formal

   A federal republic in North America consisting of 50 states, including the contiguous states, Alaska, and Hawaii, which gained independence in 1776.

   États-Unis d'Amérique

   • She moved to America for a new job.
   • America declared its independence in 1776.
   • The capital of America is Washington, D.C.

   Synonymescolumbiathe statesusa

2. The AmericasA2formal

   The combined landmass of North America, South America, and Central America.

   Les Amériques

   • The continent of America stretches from Canada to Argentina.
   • The indigenous peoples of America have a rich history.
   • The discovery of America by Europeans changed world history.

   Synonymesnew worldwestern hemisphere