D'auray (en. From auray)

/doʁɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
D'Auray refers to a municipality located in the Morbihan department in Brittany.
I will visit D'Auray during my vacation in Brittany.
Je vais visiter D'Auray pendant mes vacances en Bretagne.
The term can also refer to an important port in Breton history.
The port of D'Auray was an active trading place in the Middle Ages.
Le port de D'Auray a été un lieu de commerce actif au Moyen Âge.

Etymology

The name D'Auray comes from the Breton 'aur', which means 'gold', and 'aï', which can refer to a place.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in D'Auray
refers to a place or activity occurring in the municipality of Auray.
à D'Auray
port of D'Auray
indicates the historic port of the municipality.
port de D'Auray

Related Words

Auray
City in Brittany, capital of the community of municipalities.
Auray
Morbihan
French department in the Brittany region.
Morbihan

Slang Meanings

D'Auray as a reference to a beautiful destination.
They say that D'Auray is great for vacations!
On dit que D'Auray est top pour les vacances !
Used to refer to a quiet place in Brittany.
If you're looking for peace and quiet, head to D'Auray.
Si tu cherches le calme, rends-toi à D'Auray.