côte
coast / coastline
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/kot/
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Cultural Note
France has several famous coastlines: the Côte d'Azur (Riviera), the Côte d'Émeraude (Emerald Coast) in Brittany, and the Côte d'Opale in the north. Each has a distinct character, from glamorous to wild and rugged.
📝 Example Sentences
La Côte d'Azur attire des millions de touristes.
The French Riviera attracts millions of tourists.
Nous avons longé la côte bretonne en voiture.
We drove along the Breton coast.