marseilles

Thân thiện

A large cargo ship sails into the port of Marseilles.

Definition

Proper noun 1. A major port city in southeastern France on the Mediterranean Sea: A large, historically and economically significant city located on the coast of southern France. It is France's largest city on the Mediterranean coast and one of its largest ports.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Marseilles is known for its vibrant multicultural atmosphere.
  • The old port of Marseilles is a popular tourist destination.
  • She took a ferry from Corsica to Marseilles.

Advanced Usage

• "The Marseilles of the North": A metaphorical phrase sometimes used to describe other port cities that share certain characteristics with Marseilles, such as being a bustling, historic gateway.
  • In the 19th century, Hamburg was sometimes called the Marseilles of the North.

Variants and Related Words

• Marseillais (adj): Of or relating to Marseilles.
  • The Marseillais cuisine features plenty of seafood.
• Marseillaise: The French national anthem, named after the city as it was first sung by volunteers from Marseilles marching to Paris in 1792. (This is a distinct, related proper noun).

Synonyms

• Port city: A city with a harbor where ships load and unload.
• Metropolis: A large, important city (often a capital or major center).

Related Phrases

• Gateway to the Mediterranean: A common description highlighting Marseilles' historical role as a primary French port for Mediterranean trade and travel.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a port city in southeastern France on the Mediterranean

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Marseille
• Marseilles