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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
Learner’s notesIn 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.
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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.
