Columbus in French
Columbus in French is Colomb, Christophe Colomb — Columbus means christopher Columbus, the Italian explorer whose 1492 voyage across the Atlantic opened up European contact with the Americas.
Columbus in French
Colomb
A person who makes a great discovery.
Christophe Colomb
A person who makes a great discovery.
What does "Columbus" mean?
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name Christopher Columbus, the Italian explorer whose 1492 voyage across the Atlantic opened up European contact with the Americas.
"Columbus set sail from Spain believing he would reach Asia."
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name The capital city of the U.S. state of Ohio.
"She moved to Columbus for a new job downtown."
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noun Informally, a person credited with a bold new discovery.
"Reporters called the young scientist "a modern-day Columbus" for his find."
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Columbus in a sentence
- Columbus set sail from Spain believing he would reach Asia.
- She moved to Columbus for a new job downtown.
- Reporters called the young scientist "a modern-day Columbus" for his find.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "Columbus" in French?
"Columbus" in French is Colomb, Christophe Colomb. Columbus means: Christopher Columbus, the Italian explorer whose 1492 voyage across the Atlantic opened up European contact with the Americas.
How do you use "Columbus" in a sentence?
Example: "Columbus set sail from Spain believing he would reach Asia." In French, "Columbus" is Colomb, Christophe Colomb.
Are there other ways to say "Columbus" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "Columbus": Colomb, Christophe Colomb.
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