marseille

Everyday

1. Marseille is a large port city on the Mediterranean coast in southern France, the second-largest city in France. tree →
2. (French) The name is French; in older English it is often spelled «Marseilles». tree →

In the lessons

In geography and history lessons Marseille was founded by Greek sailors about 600 BC; it is one of the oldest cities in France. The French national anthem, «La Marseillaise», is named after soldiers from Marseille who sang it in 1792. In French lessons it is said «mar-SAY». Phrases: «the port of Marseille», «La Marseillaise».

Examples

• Marseille is a busy port in the south of France. tree →
• Greek sailors founded Marseille long ago. tree →
• The French national anthem is called «La Marseillaise». tree →
• We took a ferry from Marseille to Corsica. tree →
• Marseille has a famous football club. tree →
• Fish soup called bouillabaisse comes from Marseille. tree →

Note

A place name (French), capital «M». Said «mar-SAY» (French) or «mar-SAYZ» for «Marseilles». Not an English word. Adjective «Marseillais».