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Marne

mahrn

Marne (name) means a river in northeastern France that joins the Seine near Paris, and the French département named after it. Example: “The Battle of the Marne was a pivotal moment early in the First World War.”

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A river in northeastern France that joins the Seine near Paris, and the French département named after it.

"The Battle of the Marne was a pivotal moment early in the First World War."

How to use Marne

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In plain EnglishA river and region in France, best known historically for the WWI battles fought there.

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Etymology

From French Marne; in the sense of the German town and the place in Iowa named after it, from German Marne.

Origin: French

Rhymes for Marne

Arne Carne

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Marne” mean?

The word “Marne” means a river in northeastern France that joins the Seine near Paris, and the French département named after it. In plain terms, a river and region in France, best known historically for the WWI battles fought there.

How do you pronounce “Marne”?

“Marne” is pronounced mahrn (/mɑɹn/ in IPA).

How do you use “Marne” in a sentence?

Here is “Marne” used in a sentence: “The Battle of the Marne was a pivotal moment early in the First World War.”

What part of speech is “Marne”?

“Marne” is a name.