name
Rochefort
ROSH-fawt
Rochefort (name) means a French surname, also the name of towns in France, Belgium, and Switzerland. Example: “Rochefort is well known for its Trappist beer.”
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A French surname, also the name of towns in France, Belgium, and Switzerland.
"Rochefort is well known for its Trappist beer."
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Word forms
- Plural
- Rocheforts
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_____ is well known for its Trappist beer.
Etymology
Borrowed from French Rochefort, meaning "strong rock".
Frequently asked questions
What does “Rochefort” mean?
The word “Rochefort” means a French surname, also the name of towns in France, Belgium, and Switzerland.
How do you pronounce “Rochefort”?
“Rochefort” is pronounced ROSH-fawt (/ˈɹoʊʃˌfɚt/ in IPA).
How do you use “Rochefort” in a sentence?
Here is “Rochefort” used in a sentence: “Rochefort is well known for its Trappist beer.”
What part of speech is “Rochefort”?
“Rochefort” is a name.
Where does the word “Rochefort” come from?
The word “Rochefort” comes from French. Borrowed from French Rochefort, meaning "strong rock".
