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Lille

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Name — A city in northern France, capital of the Hauts-de-France region.

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Etymology

From Old French l'Isle ("the island"), from Latin insula ("island") — the same root as "isle."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Lille” mean?

The word “Lille” means a city in northern France, capital of the Hauts-de-France region. In plain terms, mainly refers to the major French city near the Belgian border.

How do you pronounce “Lille”?

“Lille” is pronounced leel (/lil/ in IPA).

How do you use “Lille” in a sentence?

Here is “Lille” used in a sentence: “They took the train from Paris to Lille in under an hour.”

What part of speech is “Lille”?

“Lille” is a name.

Where does the word “Lille” come from?

The word “Lille” comes from Latin. From Old French l'Isle ("the island"), from Latin insula ("island") — the same root as "isle.".

Is “Lille” a common word?

“Lille” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Lille” have?

“Lille” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a city in northern France, capital of the Hauts-de-France region.

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