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Calais
KA-lay
Calais (name) means a port city in northern France, on the English Channel, close to England. Example: “Ferries cross the Channel between Dover and Calais.”
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A port city in northern France, on the English Channel, close to England.
"Ferries cross the Channel between Dover and Calais."
How to use Calais
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA French port town known as the closest crossing point to England.
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Etymology
From French Calais, tracing back to a Gaulish tribal name recorded in Latin as Caletum.
Rhymes for Calais
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What does “Calais” mean?
The word “Calais” means a port city in northern France, on the English Channel, close to England. In plain terms, a French port town known as the closest crossing point to England.
How do you pronounce “Calais”?
“Calais” is pronounced KA-lay (/ˈkæleɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Calais” in a sentence?
Here is “Calais” used in a sentence: “Ferries cross the Channel between Dover and Calais.”
What part of speech is “Calais”?
“Calais” is a name.
Where does the word “Calais” come from?
The word “Calais” comes from Latin. From French Calais, tracing back to a Gaulish tribal name recorded in Latin as Caletum.
Is “Calais” a common word?
“Calais” is an uncommon word in modern English.
