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Avignon
A-vihn-yon
Avignon (name) means a historic city in southern France, on the Rhône, once the seat of the medieval popes. Example: “The old papal palace still dominates the skyline of Avignon.”
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A historic city in southern France, on the Rhône, once the seat of the medieval popes.
"The old papal palace still dominates the skyline of Avignon."
How to use Avignon
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA French city famous for its medieval papal palace and its bridge from the old song.
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Etymology
From French Avignon, via Occitan Avinhon.
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What does “Avignon” mean?
The word “Avignon” means a historic city in southern France, on the Rhône, once the seat of the medieval popes. In plain terms, a French city famous for its medieval papal palace and its bridge from the old song.
How do you pronounce “Avignon”?
“Avignon” is pronounced A-vihn-yon (/ˈævɪnjɒn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Avignon” in a sentence?
Here is “Avignon” used in a sentence: “The old papal palace still dominates the skyline of Avignon.”
What part of speech is “Avignon”?
“Avignon” is a name.
Where does the word “Avignon” come from?
The word “Avignon” comes from French. From French Avignon, via Occitan Avinhon.
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