Naples (en. Naples)

/napl/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Port city located in southern Italy.
Naples is known for its rich history and gastronomy.
Naples est connue pour sa riche histoire et sa gastronomie.
Capital of the Campania region.
The beauty of Naples attracts tourists from around the world.
La beauté de Naples attire des touristes du monde entier.
A city famous for its pizzas.
No trip to Naples is complete without tasting an authentic Neapolitan pizza.
Aucun voyage à Naples n'est complet sans avoir goûté à une authentique pizza napolitaine.

Etymology

From the Greek 'Νεάπολις' (Neapolis), meaning 'new city'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Naples, the eternal city
Expression that refers to the historical significance of Naples.
Naples, la ville éternelle
Neapolitan pizza
A type of pizza originating from Naples, known for its thin crust and fresh ingredients.
Pizza napolitaine
Living in Naples
Expresses the lifestyle and vibrant culture of this city.
Vivre à Naples

Related Words

Campania
Italian region of which Naples is the capital.
Campanie
Vesuvius
Volcano located near Naples, famous for its eruption in 79 AD.
Vésuve
Mozzarella
Traditional Italian cheese often associated with Neapolitan cuisine.
Mozzarella

Slang Meanings

To find oneself in a difficult situation
He really put his foot in it, now he is in the naples.
Il a vraiment mis les pieds dans le plat, maintenant il est dans le naples.
To have a hard time choosing
When he had to decide where to go on vacation, he was in the naples.
Quand il a dû décider où aller en vacances, il était dans le naples.