Aix (en. Aix)

/ɛks/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
City located in the south of France, known for its thermal baths.
Aix-en-Provence is famous for its beautiful fountains.
Aix-en-Provence est célèbre pour ses magnifiques fontaines.
A variant of 'axe' in music, often designating a key.
The aix of the melody is very melodious.
L'aix de la mélodie est très mélodieux.

Etymology

Latin origin 'Aquae', meaning 'waters', referring to the springs.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Aix of the waters
Reference to Aix-en-Provence and its thermal springs.
Aix des eaux
go to Aix
To go to Aix-en-Provence.
aller à Aix
fountains of Aix
The famous fountains of the city.
fontaines d’Aix

Related Words

axe
A straight line around which a body rotates.
axe
sharp
A sound or note of high pitch.
aigu

Slang Meanings

A cool and relaxing city.
This summer, I'm going to Aix, it's so chill there.
Cet été, je vais à Aix, c'est trop chill là-bas.
A reference to a good time spent.
That party in Aix was crazy!
Cette fête à Aix, c'était de la folie !