La Cité de Carcassonne
The City of Carcassonne
Language note: 'Cité' means 'city', specifically a historical one.
Culture note: A medieval fortress renowned for its extensive ramparts and castle.
Context: They discuss medieval French towns and castles.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
La
[lah]
The
The feminine singular definite article in French.
La Cité de Carcassonne est fortifiée.
The City of Carcassonne is fortified.
Cité
[see-tay]
City
A large town, often used in place names.
La Cité médiévale attire de nombreux touristes.
The medieval City attracts many tourists.
de
[duh]
of
Indicates belonging or relation.
Les remparts de la Cité sont bien conservés.
The walls of the City are well-preserved.
Carcassonne
[kar-kah-son]
Carcassonne
A fortified French town in the Aude department.
Carcassonne est inscrite au patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO.
Carcassonne is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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