No. 7,689 in French
rouen
Rouen: A city in northern France, known for its historical significance and Gothic architecture.
In a sentence
Rouen est une belle ville située en Normandie.
Rouen is a beautiful city located in Normandy.
In this sentence, 'Rouen' refers to the geographic location, specifically the city.
Je suis allé à Rouen pour visiter la cathédrale.
I went to Rouen to visit the cathedral.
Here, 'Rouen' is used as a destination for an action, highlighting a place someone goes to.
Les impressionnistes ont souvent peint la lumière de Rouen.
The Impressionists often painted the light of Rouen.
'Rouen' here denotes the city as an inspiration and subject for artistic creation.
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