How to Say ‘The Arena of Nîmes’ in French
Les Arènes de Nîmes
lay ah-ren duh neem
[lay ah-ren duh neem]
💬 Usage Tip: The final [s] in [Les] is normally silent, but before a vowel it links into the next word: [Les Arènes] sounds like (lay-zah-ren). This happens all the time with [les] + a vowel sound.
Phrase Breakdown
Les
[lay]
The
The plural definite article in French.
Les Arènes de Nîmes sont un site historique.
The Arenas of Nîmes are a historical site.
Arènes
[ah-ren]
Arenas
Large, open-air venues used for sports or entertainment.
Les Arènes accueillent des événements depuis des siècles.
The Arenas have hosted events for centuries.
de
[duh]
of
Indicates belonging or relation.
Les spectacles des Arènes sont célèbres.
The shows at the Arenas are famous.
Nîmes
[neem]
Nîmes
A city in southern France, known for its Roman monuments.
Nîmes est riche en histoire romaine.
Nîmes is rich in Roman history.
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