proper noun
Uncommon
Toulon
too-LON
Toulon (proper noun) means a port city in southeastern France, capital of the Var department, known as a major French naval base. Example: “The French Mediterranean fleet is based in Toulon.”
proper noun
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A port city in southeastern France, capital of the Var department, known as a major French naval base.
"The French Mediterranean fleet is based in Toulon."
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What does “Toulon” mean?
The word “Toulon” means a port city in southeastern France, capital of the Var department, known as a major French naval base.
How do you pronounce “Toulon”?
“Toulon” is pronounced too-LON (/tuːˈlɒn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Toulon” in a sentence?
Here is “Toulon” used in a sentence: “The French Mediterranean fleet is based in Toulon.”
What part of speech is “Toulon”?
“Toulon” is a proper noun.
Is “Toulon” a common word?
“Toulon” is an uncommon word in modern English.
