phare
lighthouse
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/faʁ/
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Cultural Note
The Cordouan lighthouse in the Gironde estuary, built in 1611, is the oldest functioning lighthouse in France and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Brittany has some of the most dramatic lighthouses in the world, including Ar-Men and La Jument.
📝 Example Sentences
Le phare guide les bateaux pendant la nuit.
The lighthouse guides boats during the night.
Nous avons visité le célèbre phare de Cordouan.
We visited the famous Cordouan lighthouse.