Athènes (en. Athens)

/a.te.n/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Historic city and capital of Greece, known for its rich cultural heritage.

Athens is famous for the Acropolis and the Parthenon.

Athènes est célèbre pour l'Acropole et le Parthénon.

Site of one of the oldest civilizations in the world.

Philosophers like Socrates and Plato taught in Athens.

Les philosophes, comme Socrate et Platon, ont enseigné à Athènes.

Political and economic center of ancient Greece.

Athens played a crucial role in the Persian Wars.

Athènes a joué un rôle crucial dans les guerres médiques.

From Ancient Greek 'Athenai', linked to the goddess Athena, protector of the city.

Athens of yesterday and today

Reference to the contrasts between ancient and modern Athens.

Athènes d'hier et d'aujourd'hui

The city of philosophers

Mention of the importance of Athens in the history of philosophy.

La ville des philosophes

Athens, cradle of democracy

Highlighting Athens' role in the development of democracy.

Athènes, berceau de la démocratie

Acropolis

Famous archaeological site located in Athens, overlooking the city.

Acropole

Democracy

Political system invented in Athens where citizens participate directly.

Démocratie

Philosophy

Intellectual discipline deeply linked to Athenian tradition.

Philosophie

To take a tour of Athens at night

They decided to take a tour of Athens at night to see the illuminated monuments.

Ils ont décidé de faire le tour d'Athènes dans la nuit pour voir les monuments illuminés.

To be like in Athens

When he started talking about politics, everyone was hooked, like in Athens.

Quand il a commencé à parler de politique, tout le monde était accroché, comme à Athènes.