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    Brest (en. Brest)

    /bʁɛst/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A port city located in Brittany, known for its navy and maritime history.
    Brest is an important military and naval center.
    Brest est un important centre militaire et naval.
    A French municipality that is the capital of the Finistère department.
    The city of Brest has many tourist attractions.
    La ville de Brest a beaucoup d'attractions touristiques.

    Etymology

    The name 'Brest' comes from a pre-Celtic root meaning a port.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Brestoises
    Relating to Brest, its inhabitants, or its culture.
    Brestoise
    In Brest
    To locate something in the city of Brest.
    À Brest

    Related Words

    Finistère
    French department of which Brest is the capital.
    finistère
    Brittany
    Historical French region where Brest is located.
    Brittany
    ship
    Vehicle used for navigation, often associated with the port of Brest.
    navire

    Slang Meanings

    Used to refer to someone from Brest.
    He is a true Brestois.
    Il est un pur Brestois.
    Expression to denote the spirit of the sea in Brest.
    She has a Brestois heart.
    Elle a le cœur brestois.