Saint-Germain
Saint-Germain is the French way to refer to the Saint Germain district in Paris.
The term refers to a district or area in Paris. It is named after the historic Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés.
Which one should you use?
The full name of the historic abbey and the specific neighborhood is Saint-Germain-des-Prés.
Did you know?
- During the French Revolution, the abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés was repurposed as a saltpeter factory to produce gunpowder for the revolutionary army.
- The abbey that gave the district its name was once so powerful that it functioned as a separate legal entity from the city of Paris.
- While Saint-Germain-des-Prés literally means 'Saint Germain of the Meadows', the area was once a swampy marshland outside the city walls.
Examples in context
- J'adore les cafés de Saint-Germain.I love the cafes in Saint-Germain.
- Nous habitons dans le quartier de Saint-Germain.We live in the Saint-Germain district.
- C'est un quartier très chic à Saint-Germain.It is a very chic area in Saint-Germain.
Example conversation
Hugo and Chloé are deciding where to go for lunch.
- HugoTu veux déjeuner à Saint-Germain ?Do you want to have lunch in Saint-Germain?
- ChloéOui, c'est une excellente idée, Hugo.Yes, that is an excellent idea, Hugo.
- HugoIl y a un nouveau restaurant là-bas.There is a new restaurant over there.
- ChloéParfait, allons-y !Perfect, let's go!
