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Provence
pruh-VONS
Provence (name) means a region in southeastern France on the Mediterranean coast, known for lavender fields and hilltop villages. Example: “They spent the summer touring Provence.”
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A region in southeastern France on the Mediterranean coast, known for lavender fields and hilltop villages.
"They spent the summer touring Provence."
How to use Provence
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA well-known region of southern France, famous for its scenery, food, and light.
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Etymology
From French Provence, itself from the Latin term for the Roman province established in the area.
Rhymes for Provence
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What does “Provence” mean?
The word “Provence” means a region in southeastern France on the Mediterranean coast, known for lavender fields and hilltop villages. In plain terms, a well-known region of southern France, famous for its scenery, food, and light.
How do you pronounce “Provence”?
“Provence” is pronounced pruh-VONS (/pɹəˈvɒns/ in IPA).
How do you use “Provence” in a sentence?
Here is “Provence” used in a sentence: “They spent the summer touring Provence.”
What part of speech is “Provence”?
“Provence” is a name.
Where does the word “Provence” come from?
The word “Provence” comes from Latin. From French Provence, itself from the Latin term for the Roman province established in the area.
Is “Provence” a common word?
“Provence” is an uncommon word in modern English.
