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Meaning of "Lille" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD LILLE

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PRONUNCIATION OF LILLE

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LILLE

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Lille is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES LILLE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Lille

Lille

1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. 2 Population without double counting: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once. Lille (French pronunciation: ( listen); Dutch: Rijsel ) is a city in the North of France. It is the principal city of the Lille Métropole, the fourth-largest metropolitan area in France after those of Paris, Lyon and Marseille. Lille is situated in French Flanders, on the Deûle River, near France's border with Belgium. It is the capital of the Nord-Pas de Calais region and the prefecture of the Nord department. The city of Lille, to which the previously independent town of Lomme was annexed on 27 February 2000, had a population of 226,827 as recorded by the 2009 census. However, Lille Métropole, which also includes Roubaix, Tourcoing and numerous suburban communities, had a population of 1,091,438. The eurodistrict of Lille-Kortrijk, which also includes the Belgian cities of Kortrijk, Tournai and Mouscron, had 1,905,000 residents.

Definition of Lille in the English dictionary

The definition of Lille in the dictionary is an industrial city in N France: the medieval capital of Flanders; forms with Roubaix and Tourcoing one of the largest conurbations in France. Pop: 184 657.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LILLE

Lilburn
Lilburne
liliaceous
lilied
Lilienthal
lilies
lilies of the valley
Lilith
Liliuokalani
Lillee
lilliput
Lilliputian
lilly-pilly
Lilo
Lilongwe

WORDS THAT END LIKE LILLE

andouille
Bastille
Brazzaville
Evansville
famille
fille
Granville
grille
Huntsville
Jacksonville
Joinville
Knoxville
Louisville
marseille
Melville
Nashville
quadrille
Seville
Somerville
taille

Synonyms and antonyms of Lille in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Lille» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LILLE

Find out the translation of Lille to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Lille from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Lille» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

里尔
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Lille
570 millions of speakers

English

Lille
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

लिली
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

ليل
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Лилль
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Lille
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Lille,
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Lille
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Lille
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Lille
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

リール
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Lille
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

Lille
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

லில்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

लिली
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Lille
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Lille
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Lille
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Лілль
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Lille
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Λιλ
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

Lille
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

Lille
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

Lille
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Lille

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LILLE»

The term «Lille» is very widely used and occupies the 9.175 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LILLE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «Lille» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «Lille» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Lille

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LILLE»

Discover the use of Lille in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Lille and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Alan of Lille: The Frontiers of Theology in the Later ...
Alan of Lille was a notable figure in the second half of the twelfth century as a theologian and as a poet and he has seemed as rich and individual a writer to modern scholars as he did to his own contemporaries.
Gillian Rosemary Evans, Alanus (de Insulis), 1983
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Lille, 3rd
The 21st century began with Mauroy handing over the city to Martine Aubry and Lille becoming European Capital of Culture in 2004. With characteristic forward planning and boundless optimism, the decision was made to continue the ...
Laurence Phillips, 2009
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Sciences and the Self in Medieval Poetry: Alan of Lille's ...
Simpson locates these works in a cultural context dominated by two kinds of literary humanism: the absolutist, whose philosophical mentor is Plato, whose literary model is Virgil and whose concept of the self is centred in the intellect, ...
James Simpson, 2005
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Paris, Lille, Brussels: The Bradt Guide to Eurostar Cities
P This book contains almost 1,000 reviews and listings: hotels, from chateaux to cozy attics; restaurants, cafes and bars loved by the locals; museums and sights, from the classic to the offbeat to the bizarre; bargains! journey upgrades, ...
Laurence Phillips, 2002
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Equipoise: The Life and Work of Alfredo Corvino
In this insightful biography, dance historian Dawn Lille traces the life of Alfredo Corvino from his roots as a quiet, athletic boy in Montevideo, Uruguay, through his international performing career with some of the greatest companies of ...
Dawn Lille, 2010
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The Politics of Privilege: Old Regime and Revolution in Lille
The first study to examine in detail the political and fiscal origins of the French Revolution by sustained archival research.
Gail Bossenga, 2002
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Lille and the Dutch Revolt: Urban Stability in an Era of ...
This comprehensive study explains why Lille was renowned for adhering to the existing order.
Robert S. DuPlessis, 2002
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Europe on a Shoestring
But while France's northernmost corner is one of the most densely populated and heavily industrialised areas of the country, there's still plenty to see – including the Flemish-style city of Lille, the cross-channel shopping centre of Calais and the ...
‎2009
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Lonely Planet Lille, Flanders & the Somme: Chapter from ...
This guide is the result of research by dedicated authors and local experts who immersed themselves in Lille, Flanders & the Somme, finding unique experiences, and sharing practical and honest advice, so you come away informed and amazed.
Lonely Planet, 2012
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Mediterranean Europe
But while France's northernmost corner is certainly one of the most densely populated and heavy industrialised areas of the country, there's still plenty to see – including the Flemish-style city of Lille, the cross-Channel shopping centre of ...
‎2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LILLE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Lille is used in the context of the following news items.
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Lille And Montpellier "Make Contact" With Newcastle As They Look …
Ligue 1 sides Montpellier and Lille have “made contact” with Newcastle United about the availability of midfielder Mehdi Abeid. L'Equipe claim ... «WhatCulture, Jul 15»
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Lille to loan Manchester City starlet Yaw Yeboah? - Sports Mole
Yaw Yeboah's agent confirms that the Manchester City youngster could make an imminent loan move to Lille. By Chris O'Keefe, Reporter «Sports Mole, Jul 15»
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Nolan Roux being pushed out of Lille
Speaking to L'Équipe, Lille striker Nolan Roux has confirmed that he is being pushed out of the club, specifically by new manager Hervé ... «Get French Football News, Jul 15»
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Lille complete signing of Roma forward
“LOSC [Lille Olympique Sporting Club], AS Roma and Junior Tallo have reached an agreement for the arrival of the player to the Great Danes! «Forza Italian Football, Jul 15»
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Official: Ibrahim Amadou to join Lille subject to a medical
Selling club Nancy confirmed it last night, and a couple of minutes ago Lille have confirmed it. A transfer agreement is in place, believed to be ... «Get French Football News, Jul 15»
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Book review: Bradt Lille Guide
Book review: Bradt Lille Guide. editorial image. Rebecca Hay. 14:00 Tuesday 14 July 2015. 0. Have your say. This beautiful city is well worth a visit. It was the ... «Clitheroe Today, Jul 15»
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Romain Habran & Hervin Ongenda to join Lille on loan?
Romain Habran & Hervin Ongenda to join Lille on loan? According to the AFP, Lille are on the verge of completing loan deals for a PSG duo. «Get French Football News, Jul 15»
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FEAR FACTORY: Official Video Recap Of Lille, France Concert
The official video recap of FEAR FACTORY's July 7 performance in Lille, France can be seen below. FEAR FACTORY's new album "Genexus", ... «BLABBERMOUTH.NET, Jul 15»
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De Lille found her niche
In her trademark, often considered manly, trouser suit, Cape Town mayor Patricia de Lille is not the uptight politician some may think. «The Citizen, Jul 15»
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Aston Villa sign Idrissa Gueye from Lille as midfielder joins in a £9m …
Gueye has been at Lille since 13 and won the Ligue 1 title in his breakthrough year. Marseille and Southampton had also been chasing his ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»

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