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Versailles
veh-uh-SEYE
Versailles (name) means a city near Paris famous for its opulent royal palace, once home to the French monarchy. Example: “They spent the day touring the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles.”
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A city near Paris famous for its opulent royal palace, once home to the French monarchy.
"They spent the day touring the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles."
"The Treaty of Versailles was signed there in 1919, ending the First World War."
How to use Versailles
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA French city best known for its grand royal palace and the 1919 peace treaty signed there.
Common pairings
the Palace of Versailles
the Treaty of Versailles
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Etymology
From the French place name Versailles, of disputed origin, possibly linked to an old word meaning "to turn".
Rhymes for Versailles
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What does “Versailles” mean?
The word “Versailles” means a city near Paris famous for its opulent royal palace, once home to the French monarchy. In plain terms, a French city best known for its grand royal palace and the 1919 peace treaty signed there.
How do you pronounce “Versailles”?
“Versailles” is pronounced veh-uh-SEYE (/vɚˈsaɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Versailles” in a sentence?
Here is “Versailles” used in a sentence: “They spent the day touring the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles.”
What part of speech is “Versailles”?
“Versailles” is a name.
Where does the word “Versailles” come from?
The word “Versailles” comes from French. From the French place name Versailles, of disputed origin, possibly linked to an old word meaning "to turn".
Is “Versailles” a common word?
“Versailles” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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