persia

• Nom propre désignant un empire historique fondé par Cyrus le Grand au VIe siècle av. J.-C. en Asie du Sud, puis conquis par Alexandre le Grand ; également l'ancien nom (jusqu'en 1935) de l'actuel Iran, république islamique théocratique du Moyen-Orient.

A proper noun referring to a historical empire in southern Asia, founded by Cyrus the Great in the 6th century BC and later conquered by Alexander the Great; also the former name (until 1935) of the modern country of Iran, a theocratic Islamic republic in the Middle East.

indénombrable · nom propre

1. Ancient EmpireB2formal

   A historical empire in southern Asia founded by Cyrus the Great in the 6th century BC, which was later conquered by Alexander the Great in the 4th century BC.

   Empire perse achéménide

   • Persia was one of the largest empires of the ancient world.
   • The Persian Empire stretched from the Indus Valley to the Mediterranean.
   • Alexander the Great defeated the last king of Persia.

2. Modern Country (Iran)B2formal

   The historical name for Iran, a theocratic Islamic republic in the Middle East, which was known as Persia until 1935. The region is rich in oil and has a long cultural history.

   Perse (nom historique de l'Iran)

   • Persia was officially renamed Iran in 1935.
   • The culture of ancient Persia still influences modern Iran.
   • Persia has a rich tradition of poetry and art.

   Synonymesiran