Nevers (en. Nevers)

/nɛvɛʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Historic city on the banks of the Loire.
Nevers is known for its medieval cathedral.
Nevers est connue pour sa cathédrale médiévale.
Capital of the Nièvre department.
The mayor's office is located in the municipality of Nevers.
Le bureau du maire se trouve dans la commune de Nevers.
A city with a rich cultural heritage.
Visitors come to Nevers for its festivals and museums.
Les visiteurs viennent à Nevers pour ses festivals et ses musées.

Etymology

The name 'Nevers' would come from the name of a Gallic tribe or from the Latin 'Nivernus'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Never see ever
An expression meaning that something will never happen.
Nevers voir jamais
In Nevers, everything is allowed
A way of saying that the city offers many freedoms.
À Nevers, tout est permis

Related Words

Nièvre
A French department of which Nevers is the capital.
Nièvre
Burgundy
A historical and geographical region of France to which Nevers belongs.
Bourgogne

Slang Meanings

A reference to something slow or inactive.
He is as fast as Nevers on a Sunday.
Il est aussi rapide que Nevers un dimanche.
Used to describe a crowded place.
It was as crowded as Nevers during the fair.
C'était aussi bondé que Nevers pendant la foire.