Zaire in French
Zaire in French is Zaïre, zaïre — Zaire means the former name of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, used from 1971 to 1997.
Zaire in French
Zaïre
(historical) Former name of the Democratic Republic of the Congo: a country in Central Africa; used from 1971–1997.
zaïre
(historical) The unit of currency of Zaire.
What does "Zaire" mean?
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name The former name of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, used from 1971 to 1997.
"The country was known as Zaire under President Mobutu's rule."
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name Another name for the Congo River, the major river of Central Africa.
"Cargo boats have carried goods along the Zaire for generations."
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noun The unit of currency used in Zaire from 1967 to 1998.
"Runaway inflation made the zaire almost worthless by the early 1990s."
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Zaire in a sentence
- The country was known as Zaire under President Mobutu's rule.
- Cargo boats have carried goods along the Zaire for generations.
- Runaway inflation made the zaire almost worthless by the early 1990s.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "Zaire" in French?
"Zaire" in French is Zaïre, zaïre. Zaire means: The former name of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, used from 1971 to 1997.
How do you use "Zaire" in a sentence?
Example: "The country was known as Zaire under President Mobutu's rule." In French, "Zaire" is Zaïre, zaïre.
Are there other ways to say "Zaire" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "Zaire": Zaïre, zaïre.
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