Aube
Americannoun
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a river in N France, flowing NW to the Seine. 125 miles (200 km) long.
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a department in NE France. 2,327 sq. mi. (6,025 sq. km). Troyes.
noun
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a department of N central France, in Champagne-Ardenne region. Capital: Troyes. Pop: 293 925 (2003 est). Area: 6026 sq km (2350 sq miles)
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a river in N central France, flowing northwest to the Seine. Length: about 225 km (140 miles)
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These include Aube, Cher, Loiret and Yonne, according to the country's weather service, Meteo France.
From BBC • Jul. 2, 2025
Aube Rey Lescure’s “River East, River West” depicts west to east immigration through Americans in China.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 5, 2024
Davy Dosnon is an exceptional producer in the Côte des Bar region of the Aube, the southernmost Champagne region.
From New York Times • Dec. 16, 2021
The reports said searches were also being conducted in the relatives' homes in the northeastern Aube region and in Essonne, south of Paris.
From Reuters • Nov. 15, 2015
The battle lasted, with fluctuating success for the allies, during two days, and at its close Napoleon safely retreated over the Aube to make another stand at Troyes.
From The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte Vol. IV. (of IV.) by Sloane, William Milligan
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