Troyes (en. Troyes)

/tʁwa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A city located in the Grand Est region of France.
Troyes is known for its medieval architecture.
Troyes est connue pour son architecture médiévale.
The prefecture of the Aube department.
The mayor of Troyes announced new renovation projects.
Le maire de Troyes a annoncé de nouveaux projets de rénovation.

Etymology

The name Troyes comes from the Latin 'Durocortorum', which was the name of the city during Roman times.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Troyes, city of champagne
Evokes the famous wine of the region.
Troyes, ville de champagne
The Trojans
Inhabitants of the city of Troyes.
Les troyens

Related Words

Trojan
Relating to Troyes.
troyen
Champagne
A region famous for its wines and history.
champagne

Slang Meanings

A city where one can taste culinary specialties.
In Troyes, there are restaurants where you eat very well.
À Troyes, il y a des bouchons où l'on mange très bien.
The adjective to describe something typical of Troyes.
This pastry is really from Troyes.
Cette pâtisserie est vraiment troyenne.