🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

マルセイユ

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Maruseiyu

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Marseille/mɑːrˈseɪ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"マルセイユはフランス南部の重要な港町です。"

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A port city in southern France, known for its rich history, diverse culture, and significant role in maritime trade.

    "Marseille is famous for its vibrant markets and beautiful coastline."
  2. 2

    The capital of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region and the second-largest city in France.

    "Many tourists visit Marseille to explore its historic architecture and enjoy local cuisine."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The name 'Marseille' originates from the Greek 'Massalia', which was the name of the city when it was founded by Greek settlers around 600 BC. Over time, the name evolved through Latin and into its current form in French, reflecting the city's long history as a significant port and cultural center in the Mediterranean.

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