Santerre (en. Santerre)

/sɑ̃.tɛʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
City in the Hauts-de-France region and prefecture of the Oise department.
Santerre is famous for its picturesque landscapes.
Santerre est célèbre pour ses paysages pittoresques.
Historical region that bears the same name.
The Santerre region is rich in history.
La région de Santerre est riche en histoire.

Etymology

The term santerre comes from the ancient name of the region and refers to a geographical location.

Common Phrases and Expressions

In Santerre
Refers to something happening in this city.
À Santerre
Living in Santerre
Evokes daily life in this city.
Vivre à Santerre
The surroundings of Santerre
Alludes to the area around the city.
Les environs de Santerre

Related Words

Oise
French department where Santerre is located.
Oise
Hauts-de-France
Administrative region of France including Santerre.
Hauts-de-France
Picardie
Former region that includes Santerre.
Picardie

Slang Meanings

Expresses a relaxed or easygoing attitude.
He takes everything in a laid-back manner, nothing stresses him out.
Il prend tout à la Santerre, rien ne l'angoisse.
Refers to a person from Santerre.
He’s a true Santerrois, he loves his city.
C'est un vrai Santerrois, il aime sa ville.