lausanne

Thân thiện

Lausanne is a beautiful city on the shores of Lake Geneva.

Definition

Proper noun: * A city in western Switzerland; cultural and commercial center: Lausanne is the name of a specific city located in the French-speaking region of Switzerland, known for its cultural institutions, commercial activity, and international organizations.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The International Olympic Committee has its headquarters in Lausanne.
  • We took a train from Geneva to Lausanne to visit the old town.
  • Lausanne is beautifully situated on the shores of Lake Geneva.

Advanced Usage

• "Lausanne-based": Used as a compound adjective to describe an organization or entity whose headquarters or main operations are located in Lausanne.
  • The Lausanne-based court ruled on the dispute.

Variants and Related Words

• Lausannois (adj., n.): A term, derived from French, referring to something from Lausanne or a person who lives in Lausanne.
  • The Lausannois architect designed the new museum.

Synonyms

• City
• Metropolis (in the context of being a major urban center in its region)

Related Phrases

• Canton of Vaud: Lausanne is the capital city of this Swiss canton.
• Lake Geneva (Lac Léman): The large lake on which Lausanne is located.
• Swiss Riviera: A term sometimes used for the region around Lake Geneva, including Lausanne.

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Noun

1. a city in western Switzerland; cultural and commercial center

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