Lourdes
/luʁd/
Lourdes is the French name for a town located in the Pyrenees.
Meaning: a town in the Pyrenees (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/luʁd/
Did you know?
- The name Lourdes is a corruption of the Medieval Latin name Lorus, which belonged to a Moorish Christian convert.
- While Lourdes is a proper noun, the French adjective lourde means 'heavy'.
- Despite being a globally famous destination, Lourdes is a small commune where the local dialect was historically Gascon, a language distinct from standard French.
Examples in context
- Je vais à Lourdes cet été.I am going to Lourdes this summer.
- Lourdes est une ville magnifique.Lourdes is a magnificent town.
- Elle habite près de Lourdes.She lives near Lourdes.
Example conversation
Nathan and Emma are talking about their travel plans.
- NathanTu connais Lourdes ?Do you know Lourdes?
- EmmaOui, j'adore cette ville.Yes, I love this town.
- NathanEst-ce que tu y vas souvent ?Do you go there often?
- EmmaNon, mais j'aimerais y retourner.No, but I would like to go back.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lourdes” translations and entries Lourdes, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Lourdes, CC BY-SA 4.0.
