Toulouse (en. Toulouse)

[tu.luz]

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A city located in the southwest of France, known for its history and culture.

Toulouse is often called the 'pink city' due to the color of its brick buildings.

Toulouse est souvent appelée la 'ville rose' en raison de la couleur de ses bâtiments en brique.

The prefecture of the Haute-Garonne department.

The prefecture of Toulouse plays an important role in the administrative management of the region.

La préfecture de Toulouse joue un rôle important dans la gestion administrative de la région.

An important educational and technological center, with several universities and engineering schools.

Toulouse is renowned for its engineering schools, attracting many students each year.

Toulouse est réputée pour ses écoles d'ingénieurs, attirant de nombreux étudiants chaque année.

The name 'Toulouse' comes from the Latin name 'Tolosa', which designated an ancient Gallic city.

Toulouse the pink

Reference to the color of the city's buildings.

Toulouse la rose

Toulouse Lautrec

Reference to the famous painter Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, who came from the city.

Toulouse Lautrec

Occitanie

An administrative region in the south of France of which Toulouse is the capital.

Occitanie

Haute-Garonne

French department where Toulouse is located.

Haute-Garonne

Aeronautics

Industry related to the design and manufacture of aircraft, highly developed in Toulouse.

aéronautique

Said of a person from Toulouse.

He is from Toulouse, he’s a local guy.

Il est toulousain, c'est un gars du coin.

Evokes a festive and relaxed atmosphere, typical of the city.

Today, we’re going out among the locals from Toulouse!

Aujourd'hui, on sort entre toulousains !