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10 Language-to-English DictionariesAlsace
Pronunciation / Transliteration: al.zas
"L'Alsace est une magnifique région située dans l'est de la France."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A historical region and former administrative region in northeastern France, bordering Germany and Switzerland, known for its distinct Germanic heritage, unique culture, and wine production.
"They took a scenic road trip through the picturesque vineyards and historic villages of Alsace." - 2
A type of crisp, aromatic white wine produced in the Alsace region of France.
"We enjoyed a chilled bottle of Alsace with our seafood dinner."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Germanic elements *ali* (other, foreign) and *sazzo* (settler or dweller), evolving into the Old High German *Elsaass* and Latin *Alsatia*. Historically denoting the territory along the upper Rhine river, it reflects the deep Germanic linguistic and cultural roots that have profoundly shaped this contested border region between France and Germany.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Alsace" is said worldwide
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Alsace
Transliteration: al.zas
"L'Alsace est une magnifique région située dans l'est de la France."
Elsass
Transliteration: ɛlˈzas
"Das Elsass liegt im Osten Frankreichs und grenzt an Deutschland."
Alsazia
Transliteration: alˈza.tsja
"L'Alsazia è famosa per i suoi vini bianchi e i suoi villaggi storici."
Alsacia
Transliteration: alˈsa.sja
"Alsacia es una región histórica situada en el noreste de Francia."
Alsácia
Transliteration: awˈsa.sjɐ
"A Alsácia é uma região histórica rica em cultura e tradições."
अल्सास
Transliteration: alsas
"अल्सास फ्रांस का एक ऐतिहासिक क्षेत्र है।"
阿尔萨斯
Transliteration: Ā'ěrsàsī
"阿尔萨斯是法国东北部的一个历史文化名区。"
알자스
Transliteration: Aljaseu
"알자스는 프랑스 동북부에 위치한 아름다운 지역입니다."
アルザス
Transliteration: Aruzasu
"アルザス地方は独自の文化と美味しいワインで知られています。"
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