Clichy

American

[klee-shee] / kliˈʃi /

noun

an industrial suburb of Paris, France, on the Seine.

Clichy British

/ kliːˈʃiː /

noun

Official name: Clichy-la-Garenne. an industrial suburb of NW Paris: residence of the Merovingian kings (7th century). Pop: 50 179 (1999)

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For example Riyad Mahrez, a former African player of the year, was born in Clichy, France, but plays for Algeria, while Senegal’s Ibrahim Mbaye is from Trappes, Yvelines.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026

Gael Clichy: France, Spain and England are the three for me who will do well.

From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026

The 40-year-old Clichy was assistant to Thierry Henry as coach of the French Olympic side at the 2024 Games, but this is his first stint as head coach.

From Barron's ● Dec. 29, 2025

Former Arsenal and Manchester City star Gael Clichy was appointed coach at French third division side Caen on Monday.

From Barron's ● Dec. 29, 2025

The red drawing-room is closed, the dwelling on the Rue de Clichy is deserted.

From Lippincott's Magazine, Vol. 22, November, 1878 of Popular Literature and Science by Various

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