🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Montmartre

Pronunciation / Transliteration: mɔ̃ˈmaʁtʁə

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Montmartre/ˌmɒ̃ˈmɑːrtrə/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #8500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Montmartre ist bekannt für seine Maler und das Künstlerviertel."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A large hill in Paris, France, famous for its artistic history, steep winding streets, and the Basilica of the Sacré-Cœur at its summit.

    "We spent the afternoon exploring the charming art galleries and cafes of Montmartre."
  2. 2

    The bohemian district surrounding the famous Parisian hill, historically known as a gathering place for avant-garde painters and writers.

    "Many famous Impressionist painters once lived and worked in the bohemian quarter of Montmartre."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from French, originating from the Latin 'Mons Martis' (Mount of Mars) due to a Roman temple dedicated to Mars once located there, later reinterpreted as 'Mons Martyrum' (Mount of the Martyrs) in honor of Saint Denis. It historically refers to the prominent hill and artistic district in Paris, France.

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