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Nantes

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Nantes (name) means a city in western France, historically part of Brittany and now capital of the Pays de la Loire region. Example: “Nantes sits on the Loire River not far from the Atlantic coast.”

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A city in western France, historically part of Brittany and now capital of the Pays de la Loire region.
"Nantes sits on the Loire River not far from the Atlantic coast."
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Etymology

From French Nantes.

Origin: French

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Nantes” mean?

The word “Nantes” means a city in western France, historically part of Brittany and now capital of the Pays de la Loire region.

How do you pronounce “Nantes”?

“Nantes” is pronounced nahnt (/nɑːnt(s)/ in IPA).

How do you use “Nantes” in a sentence?

Here is “Nantes” used in a sentence: “Nantes sits on the Loire River not far from the Atlantic coast.”

What part of speech is “Nantes”?

“Nantes” is a name.

Where does the word “Nantes” come from?

The word “Nantes” comes from French.

Is “Nantes” a common word?

“Nantes” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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