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    Constantinople (en. Constantinople)

    /kɔ̃stãtinɔpl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Ancient city founded by Constantine I.
    Constantinople was an important trading crossroads.
    Constantinople était un carrefour commercial important.
    Historical capital of the Ottoman Empire.
    The fall of Constantinople in 1453 marked the end of the Byzantine Empire.
    La chute de Constantinople en 1453 a marqué la fin de l'Empire byzantin.
    City known for its rich cultural and architectural history.
    The mosques of Constantinople attract millions of tourists each year.
    Les mosquées de Constantinople attirent des millions de touristes chaque année.

    Etymology

    From the name of the Roman Emperor Constantine, who founded the city in 330 AD.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    The fall of Constantinople
    Event marking the end of the Byzantine Empire.
    La chute de Constantinople
    Constantinople at the crossroads of cultures
    Reference to the historical significance of the city in cultural exchanges.
    Constantinople au carrefour des cultures

    Related Words

    Byzantine Empire
    State that existed from the 4th to the 15th century around the Mediterranean.
    Empire byzantin
    Ottoman
    Relating to the Ottoman Empire, which conquered Constantinople in 1453.
    Ottoman
    Hagia Sophia
    Iconic building constructed in Constantinople, later becoming a mosque.
    Hagia Sophia

    Slang Meanings

    Sometimes used to refer to a time of prosperity or opulence.
    Just like Constantinople at its peak, this city is thriving.
    À l'instar de Constantinople à son apogée, cette ville est en plein essor.