Saint-lazare (en. Saint lazarus)

/sɛ̃.la.zaʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A district in Paris known for its train station.
The Saint-Lazare station is one of the main Parisian train stations.
La gare Saint-Lazare est l'une des principales gares parisiennes.
A biblical figure associated with resurrection.
Saint-Lazare is often represented in Christian art.
Saint-Lazare est souvent représenté dans l'art chrétien.
A hospital in the city of Paris.
The Saint-Lazare hospital was once a treatment place for the sick.
L'hôpital Saint-Lazare était autrefois un lieu de traitement pour les malades.

Etymology

The term Saint-Lazare comes from Christian tradition, referring to Lazarus of Bethany, resurrected by Jesus.

Common Phrases and Expressions

go to Saint-Lazare
To go to the station or the Saint-Lazare district.
aller à Saint-Lazare
wait in line at Saint-Lazare
To wait in line at the station or in the Saint-Lazare district.
faire la queue à Saint-Lazare
Saint-Lazare in spring
To refer to the liveliness and activity at Saint-Lazare during the spring season.
Saint-Lazare au printemps

Related Words

station
A place where trains stop to pick up and drop off passengers.
gare
hospital
A healthcare facility where sick people are treated.
hôpital
district
An area or part of a city.
quartier

Slang Meanings

A busy place in urban culture.
This place is really like Saint-Lazare on weekends, full of people.
Cet endroit est un vrai Saint-Lazare le week-end, plein de monde.
A moment of great activity or movement.
It was like Saint-Lazare last night, impossible to find a spot!
C'était Saint-Lazare hier soir, impossible de trouver une place!