Aube

American

[ohb] / oʊb /

noun

a river in N France, flowing NW to the Seine. 125 miles (200 km) long.
a department in NE France. 2,327 sq. mi. (6,025 sq. km). Troyes.

Aube British

/ ob /

noun

a department of N central France, in Champagne-Ardenne region. Capital: Troyes. Pop: 293 925 (2003 est). Area: 6026 sq km (2350 sq miles)
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

Regions like the Rhône Valley or the Aube produce beautiful wines without the microscope of enormous prestige.

From New York Times • Sep. 20, 2016

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

There was nothing easier if he only got himself recommended to the patriots of the Aube by one of the clubs of the capital.

From Sentimental Education, Volume II The History of a Young Man by Flaubert, Gustave

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