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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD MARSEILLE

From Marseille quilting, made in Marseille.
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PRONUNCIATION OF MARSEILLE

marseille  [mɑːˈseɪl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MARSEILLE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Marseille 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 MARSEILLE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

marseille

Marseille

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. Marseille (/mɑrˈseɪ/; French: ( listen), locally:; Occitan: Marselha; also Marseilles in English), known in antiquity as Masalia, Massalia or Massilia (from Greek: Μασσαλία; probably adapted from a pre-existing language related to Ligurian) is the second largest city in France, after Paris, with a population of 853,000 within its administrative limits on a land area of 240.62 km2 (93 sq mi). It is the third largest urban area and metropolitan area after Paris and Lyon with a population of around 1.6 million. Marseille was historically the most important trade center in the region and functioned as the main trade port of the French Empire. Marseille is France's largest city on the Mediterranean coast and largest commercial port.

Definition of marseille in the English dictionary

The definition of marseille in the dictionary is a strong cotton fabric with a raised pattern, used for bedspreads, etc.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MARSEILLE


assail
əˈseɪl
foresail
ˈfɔːˌseɪl
headsail
ˈhɛdˌseɪl
mainsail
ˈmeɪnˌseɪl
outsail
ˌaʊtˈseɪl
parasail
ˈpærəˌseɪl
presale
ˈpriːseɪl
reassail
ˌriːəˈseɪl
resail
riːˈseɪl
resale
ˈriːˌseɪl
sail
seɪl
sale
seɪl
staysail
ˈsteɪˌseɪl
supersale
ˈsuːpərˌseɪl
topsail
ˈtɒpˌseɪl
wassail
ˈwɒseɪl
wholesale
ˈhəʊlˌseɪl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MARSEILLE

marseilles
marsh
marsh andromeda
marsh cinquefoil
marsh crocodile
marsh elder
marsh fern
marsh fever
marsh gas
marsh harrier
marsh hawk
marsh hen
marsh mallow
marsh marigold
marsh orchid
marsh samphire
marsh tit
marsh warbler
marshal

WORDS THAT END LIKE MARSEILLE

Andorre la Vieille
andouille
Bastille
corbeille
Corneille
famille
fille
Granville
grille
Huntsville
Jacksonville
Knoxville
Lille
Louisville
Melville
Nashville
quadrille
reveille
surveille
taille

Synonyms and antonyms of marseille in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «marseille» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MARSEILLE

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

Translator English - Chinese

马赛
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

marsella
570 millions of speakers

English

marseille
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मार्सिले
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مرسيليا
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Марсель
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Marselha
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মার্সাইল
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

marseille
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Marseille
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

marseille
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

マルセイユ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

마르세유
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Marseille
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

marseille
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மார்ஸைல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मार्सिले
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Marsilya
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

marseille
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Marsylia
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Марсель
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

marseille
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μασσαλία
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

marseille
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

marseille
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

marseille
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of marseille

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MARSEILLE»

The term «marseille» is very widely used and occupies the 7.636 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MARSEILLE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «marseille» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «marseille» 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 marseille

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MARSEILLE»

Discover the use of marseille in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to marseille and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Le Corbusier: L'Unite D'Habitation De Marseille / The Unite ...
Whilst focused primarily on the Unite d'Habitation in Marseilles, built between 1945 and 1952, this guide also encompasses an overview of the four other unite blocks built by Le Corbusier in France and abroad.
Jacques Sbriglio, 2004
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The Marseille Caper
Lovable rogue and sleuth extraordinaire Sam Levitt is back in another beguiling, as-only-Peter-Mayle-can-write-it romp through the South of France.
Peter Mayle, 2012
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The Holocaust & the Jews of Marseille: The Enforcement of ...
In this carefully documented, gripping account of the treatment and fate of French and foreign Jews in Marseille, Donna Ryan explores the extent to which the Vichy government participated in the German plans to exterminate them.
Donna F. Ryan, 1996
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Between Crown and Commerce: Marseille and the Early Modern ...
Junko Thérèse Takeda tells this tale through the particular experience of Marseille, a port the monarchy saw as key to commercial expansion in the Mediterranean.
Junko Thérèse Takeda, 2011
5
The Star of Africa: The Story of Hans Marseille, the Rogue ...
But this often lazy and sickly man who defied authority was also Germany’s greatest fighter pilot of World War II. His friend and fellow pilot Werner Shroer said that “watching Marseille in the air was like watching a deadly aerial ...
Colin D. Heaton, Anne-Marie Lewis, 2012
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Imaginary Cartographies: Possession and Identity in Late ...
How, in the years before urban maps, did city residents conceptualize and navigate their communities?
Daniel Lord Smail, 2000
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Made in Marseille: Food and Flavors from France's ...
Some text and images that appeared in the print edition of this book are unavailable in the electronic edition due to rights reasons.
Daniel Young, 2012
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The Mysteries of Marseille
Published in 1867, "The Mysteries of Marseille" recounts the love of Philippe Cayol, a poor, untitled republican, and of young Blanche de Cazalis, the niece of De Cazalis.
Emile Zola, Andrew Moore, 2008
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Marseille Sights: A Travel Guide to the Top 20 Attractions ...
This illustrated Travel Guide is a part of the Mobi Sights series, our concise guides that only feature the most essential information on city attractions.
MobileReference, 2011
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Return to Marseille
Michel Ronay returns to Marseille after a disastrous business project. The police force in Marseille recruits him as an undercover agent against the criminal underworld in Lyon in this roller-coaster ride of humorous adventures.
Peter Child, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MARSEILLE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term marseille is used in the context of the following news items.
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All White Bill Tuiloma signs with French club Marseille - TVNZ
Young All White Bill Tuiloma has secured his future with French Ligue 1 club Olympique Marseille by signing a three-year-deal. Bill Tuiloma of the All Whites. «TVNZ, Jul 15»
2
Julien Fabri extends Marseille deal and joins Bourg-Peronnas …
Marseille have tied goalkeeper Julien Fabri to a two-year contract extension before loaning him to Bourg-Peronnas. «ESPN FC, Jul 15»
3
Marseille striker Michy Batshuayi set to reject Aston Villa and Spurs …
Marseille striker Michy Batshuayi will reject Aston Villa and Spurs contact. MICHY BATSHUAYI is set to remain at Marseille this summer, ... «Express.co.uk, Jul 15»
4
allAfrica.com: Africa: Etoile Lose to Marseille in Anniversary Match
Etoile Sportive du Sahel did not meet up to the expectations of its supporters, who turned out en mass for their match on Saturday (18 July ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
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Classic transfer: Chelsea sign Drogba from Marseille in 2004 …
Arriving from Marseille 11 years ago today – 20 July – Ivory Coast international Drogba was one of Jose Mourinho's first signings as he began ... «talkSPORT.com, Jul 15»
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'Roncaglia has Marseille agreement' | Football Italia
Fiorentina defender Facundo Roncaglia has agreed a deal with Marseille, the player's agent reveals. The 28-year-old spent last season on ... «Football Italia, Jul 15»
7
Former Liverpool play maker could be set for new adventure at …
Alberto Aquilani Fiorentina French side Marseille could be willing to give free agent Alberto Aquilani a fresh start in Ligue 1 at the Stade ... «Forza Italian Football, Jul 15»
8
Report: Marseille make €2m Milton Casco offer
Marseille have reportedly lodged a €2m (£1.4m) bid with Argentinian ... However, Newell's Old Boys are believed to be looking for Marseille to ... «Sports Mole, Jul 15»
9
Sousa blocking Roncaglia to Marseille?
In an unexpected turn of events, Facundo Roncaglia may remain in Florence, even as his agent blasts the club for unprofessional behavior. «Viola Nation, Jul 15»
10
Marseille Fos container volume grows as port expands
The French port of Marseille Fos is off to a strong start in 2015, with overall cargo volumes up 6 percent and containerized traffic at the ... «JOC.com, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Marseille [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/marseille>. Apr 2024 ».
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