Bas-Rhin

[ bah-ran ]

noun

1. a department in NE France. 1,848 sq. mi. (4,785 sq. km). : Strasbourg.

Bas-Rhin

/ bɑrɛ̃ /

noun

1. a department of NE France in Alsace region. Capital: Strasbourg. Pop: 1 052 698 (2003 est). Area: 4793 sq km (1869 sq miles)

Example Sentences

The people of this district have a less soft pronunciation than those of Bas-Rhin.

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The democratic idea grew and was represented chiefly by the Courrier du Bas-Rhin which influenced public opinion.

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In vain has the directory of the Bas-Rhin ordered its release; the Belfort municipality paid no attention to the order.

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