tours

Thân thiện

A family enjoys a boat tour on the Loire River in Tours.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A city in France: Tours is an industrial city located in western France, situated on the Loire River. It is known for its history, architecture, and as a center for the surrounding region.

Usage

• Proper noun:
  • Tours is a popular destination for tourists interested in French history.
  • The University of Tours is one of the largest in France.
  • The city of Tours is often considered the gateway to the Loire Valley châteaux.

Advanced Usage

• While "Tours" primarily refers to the city, in historical contexts, it can be associated with the Battle of Tours (732 AD), a significant conflict that took place nearby.
  • The Battle of Tours was a pivotal moment in European history.

Variants and Related Words

• Tourangeau (adj): Of or relating to Tours or its inhabitants.
  • The Tourangeau cuisine features local specialties.

Synonyms

• City: A large town (general synonym for an urban area, not a direct synonym for Tours itself).
• Metropolis: A large, important city (again, a general term).

Notes

• The word "tours" (with a lowercase 't') is the plural form of the common noun "tour," meaning journeys or visits for pleasure. However, as a proper noun with a capital 'T', it refers exclusively to the French city. These are distinct lexical items.
  • We went on several tours of the vineyards. (Here, "tours" is the plural common noun.)
  • We spent a week in Tours. (Here, "Tours" is the proper noun for the city.)

Học thuật

Noun

1. an industrial city in western France on the Loire River

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