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    Nantes (en. Nantes)

    /nɑ̃t/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A port city in western France, known for its maritime history and cultural heritage.
    Nantes is famous for its Château des Ducs de Bretagne.
    Nantes est célèbre pour son château des Ducs de Bretagne.
    Administrative capital of the Pays de la Loire.
    The Nantes metropolis is dynamic and innovative.
    La métropole de Nantes est dynamique et innovante.
    An important university center in France.
    The University of Nantes attracts many students each year.
    L'Université de Nantes attire de nombreux étudiants chaque année.

    Etymology

    The name 'Nantes' derives from the Gaulish name 'Nanthe' which means 'a place near water.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Nantes, city of the Dukes
    Reference to the noble history of the city.
    Nantes, ville des Ducs
    In Nantes, anything is possible
    Expresses the dynamism and innovation of the city.
    À Nantes, tout est possible
    Nantes and the Atlantic
    Emphasizes the maritime link of the city.
    Nantes et l'Atlantique

    Related Words

    Nantais
    Inhabitant or native of Nantes.
    Nantais
    Loire
    The river that runs through Nantes.
    Loire
    Dukes of Brittany
    Historical reference for its role in the history of Nantes.
    Ducs de Bretagne

    Slang Meanings

    Can refer to someone persistent like the city itself.
    This friend is really a true Nantes person at heart; he never gives up.
    Cet ami est vraiment un Nantais dans l'âme, il n'abandonne jamais.
    Sometimes used to refer to something typically from Nantes.
    This dish is so Nantes, full of flavors!
    Ce plat est tellement Nantais, plein de saveurs!