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Lille

American

[leel] / lil /

noun

a city in and the capital of Nord, in N France.

Lille British

/ lil /

noun

an industrial city in N France: the medieval capital of Flanders; forms with Roubaix and Tourcoing one of the largest conurbations in France. Pop: 184 657 (1999)

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To restore order on the streets, authorities imposed localized curfews in parts of Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux, Lille and Nice on Monday night, restricting movement in areas hit by looting.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026

Today, Prime Minister Lecornu instructed local officials to impose partial curfews in specific areas in an effort to quell the violence, with restrictions introduced in parts of Paris, Lyon, Lille and Nice.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026

It has closed the store, along with fellow Ligue 1 club Lille, which said its club shop would remain closed until further notice.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

The England international also started on the right wing, his more natural position, against Lille in a Champions League win on Tuesday, assisting the opening goal.

From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026

“Which reminds me of poor Agnes of Lille, who once lived among us.”

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein

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