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Acropolis in French

Acropolis in French is Acropole, acropole — Acropolis means a fortified hill at the center of an ancient Greek city, used as a defensive stronghold and often home to major temples.

Acropolis in French

Acropole
proper noun
The Athenian Acropolis. (Compare acropolis.)
acropole
noun
A promontory (usually fortified with a citadel) forming the hub of many Grecian cities, and around which many were built for defensive purposes before and during the classical period; compare Acropolis.

What does "Acropolis" mean?

  1. noun A fortified hill at the center of an ancient Greek city, used as a defensive stronghold and often home to major temples.
    "Visitors climbed the acropolis to see the ruins of the old temple."
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Acropolis in a sentence

  • Visitors climbed the acropolis to see the ruins of the old temple.

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What is "Acropolis" in French?

"Acropolis" in French is Acropole, acropole. Acropolis means: A fortified hill at the center of an ancient Greek city, used as a defensive stronghold and often home to major temples.

How do you use "Acropolis" in a sentence?

Example: "Visitors climbed the acropolis to see the ruins of the old temple." In French, "Acropolis" is Acropole, acropole.

Are there other ways to say "Acropolis" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "Acropolis": Acropole, acropole.

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