Aix
Aix is the name of a city in southern France in French.
Did you know?
- The French name for the German city Aachen, Aix-la-Chapelle, combines a word for 'waters' with a reference to Charlemagne's palace chapel.
- The word Aix is a linguistic relative of the English word 'aquatic' because both trace their roots back to the Latin word for 'water'.
- The name Aix acts as a linguistic fossil, marking locations that were significant centers of Roman spa culture.
Examples in context
- « Aix-la-Chapelle » est Aachen en allemand."Aix-la-Chapelle" is Aachen in German.This sentence shows how Aix is used in the name of the city Aix-la-Chapelle.Tatoeba #441802 by jerom, translation #542894 by FeuDRenais
- Pierrette est née en 1914 à Aix-en-Provence.Pierette was born in 1914 in Aix-en-Provence.This sentence shows how Aix is used in the name of the city Aix-en-Provence.Tatoeba #928374 by Scott, translation #12665403 by rul
- Elle habite maintenant à Aix.She lives in Aix now.
Example conversation
Emma and Lucas are discussing their travel plans for the summer.
- EmmaTu veux aller à Aix cet été ?Do you want to go to Aix this summer?
- LucasOui, j'adore cette ville.Yes, I love this city.
- EmmaLucas, on peut réserver un hôtel ?Lucas, can we book a hotel?
- LucasD'accord, je m'en occupe.Okay, I'll take care of it.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
