This is the 5692nd most frequent French word.
cathay
"Cathay" is an archaic term for China.
Used as a historical reference to China during the Middle Ages.
Dans ses récits de voyage, Marco Polo décrit les merveilles de Cathay.
In his travel writings, Marco Polo describes the wonders of Cathay.
Used metaphorically to evoke a sense of mystery and exoticism.
Cathay est souvent représenté dans l'art ancien comme une terre mystique et lointaine.
Cathay is often depicted in ancient art as a mystical and distant land.
Used in a contemporary context noting the usage shift of the term over time.