La Promenade des Anglais
The Promenade des Anglais
Language note: 'Promenade' is feminine, as seen by the '-ade' ending.
Culture note: A famed seafront walkway in Nice, named after English expatriates.
Context: Thinking of a scenic stroll along the coast in Nice.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
La
[lah]
The
The feminine singular definite article in French.
La Promenade des Anglais offre une belle vue.
The Promenade des Anglais offers a beautiful view.
Promenade
[proh-muh-nahd]
Promenade
A site where people walk for pleasure, especially one lined with trees.
La Promenade est parfaite pour se promener.
The Promenade is perfect for a walk.
des
[day]
of the
A contraction of 'de les', showing possession or relation.
Les vues des Anglais sont inoubliables.
The views from the Promenade are unforgettable.
Anglais
[ang-lay]
English
Belonging to or relating to England or its people.
Anglais se réfère aux touristes britanniques historiques.
English refers to the historical British tourists.
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