Cote d'Azur
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Definition
Proper noun: * The French Riviera: "Cote d'Azur" is the name for the Mediterranean coastline of southeastern France, a region famous for its beaches, resorts, and glamorous cities.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- We spent our summer vacation on the Cote d'Azur.
- Nice and Cannes are two of the most famous cities on the Cote d'Azur.
- The Cote d'Azur is known for its stunning blue waters and luxurious lifestyle.
Advanced Usage
- "the Azure Coast": This is a direct English translation of "Cote d'Azur," sometimes used in a literary or descriptive context.
- The artist was inspired by the light of the Azure Coast.
Variants and Related Words
- The French Riviera: This is the most common English equivalent for "Cote d'Azur." Both terms refer to the same geographic and cultural region.
- Riviera: While "Riviera" can refer to other coastal regions, when used alone in an English context, it often implicitly means the Cote d'Azur.
Synonyms
- The French Riviera: The primary synonym in English.
- The Azure Coast: A literal translation.
Noun
- the French part of the Riviera