schengen

schengen

"Schengen" refers to a European agreement allowing free movement across member countries without border controls.

Used as a proper noun referring to the Schengen agreement or treaty.

Le traité de Schengen favorise la libre circulation entre les pays membres.

The Schengen treaty promotes free movement between member states.

Used as a proper noun referring to the Schengen zone, an area consisting of European countries that abolished border controls.

Dans l'espace Schengen, il n'y a pas de contrôle aux frontières internes.

Within the Schengen zone, there are no internal border controls.

Used as an attributive term describing the countries that are part of the Schengen zone agreement.

Je dois vérifier si mon visa me permet de voyager dans les pays de Schengen.

I need to check if my visa allows me to travel in the Schengen countries.