delaware

• Nom propre désignant un État du centre-atlantique des États-Unis, l'un des treize colonies d'origine, ainsi qu'un fleuve, un peuple amérindien de langue algonquienne et sa langue.

A proper noun referring to a Mid-Atlantic state in the United States, one of the original 13 colonies, as well as a river, an Algonquian people, and their language.

indénombrable · nom propre

1. B2formalamerican

   A river that originates in the Catskill Mountains in southeastern New York and flows southward along the border of Pennsylvania with New York and New Jersey, eventually reaching northern Delaware where it empties into Delaware Bay.

   fleuve Delaware

   • The Delaware River is a major waterway in the northeastern United States.
   • They went kayaking on the Delaware River last summer.
   • The river forms part of the border between Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

2. Native American PeopleB2formalamerican

   A member of an Algonquian-speaking people who originally inhabited areas of New Jersey, New York, and parts of Delaware and Pennsylvania.

   Amérindien Delaware

   • The Delaware people have a rich cultural heritage.
   • Many place names in the region come from the Delaware language.
   • The tribe is also known as the Lenape.

3. ColonyB2formalamerican

   One of the original thirteen British colonies that later formed the United States of America.

   Colonie du Delaware

   • Delaware was the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution.
   • The colony of Delaware was originally part of Pennsylvania.
   • Delaware played a key role in the early history of the United States.

4. A2formalamerican

   A Mid-Atlantic state in the United States, one of the original 13 colonies, located on the Atlantic coast.

   Delaware (État)

   • Delaware is known as 'The First State'.
   • Many corporations are registered in Delaware due to its business-friendly laws.
   • She moved to Delaware for a new job opportunity.

5. C1formalamerican

   The Algonquian language historically spoken by the Delaware people.

   delaware (langue)

   • Linguists are working to preserve the Delaware language.
   • The word 'Delaware' itself comes from the language of the people.
   • Only a few fluent speakers of the Delaware language remain today.