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    Béthune (en. Bethune)

    /be.tyn/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A municipality in the Pas-de-Calais department, known for its textile history.
    Béthune is famous for its belfry, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Béthune est célèbre pour son beffroi classé au patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO.
    A French city of historical significance during the wars.
    The city of Béthune was heavily impacted during World War I.
    La ville de Béthune a été fortement touchée pendant la Première Guerre mondiale.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin name 'Betuna', of Gallic origin.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Béthune, capital of textiles
    Reference to the historical importance of the city in the textile industry.
    Béthune, capitale du textile
    The Béthunois
    The inhabitants of Béthune.
    Les béthunois
    In Béthune, life is beautiful
    Expression highlighting the quality of life in this city.
    À Béthune, la vie est belle

    Related Words

    Pas-de-Calais
    French department in which Béthune is located.
    Pas-de-Calais
    belfry
    Typical bell tower of the city of Béthune.
    beffroi
    mines
    Reminder of the mining history of the region.
    mines

    Slang Meanings

    In colloquial language, a reference to nostalgia for industrial activities.
    In my youth, we spent our days in Béthune working in the mines.
    Dans ma jeunesse, on passait nos journées à Béthune à travailler dans les mines.