Haute-Saône

[oht-sohn]

noun

1. a department in E France. 2,075 sq. mi. (5,375 sq. km). Vesoul.

Haute-Saône

/ otson /

noun

1. a department of E France, in Franche-Comté region. Capital: Vesoul. Pop: 232 283 (2003 est). Area: 5375 sq km (2096 sq miles)

Example Sentences

The nun, who is over 70 and has not been publicly identified, had been living in a convent in southeastern France when she decided to retire in Haute-Saône, her native region farther north.

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In November, 20 Yellow Vests tried to force open the door of deputy Christophe Lejeune’s house in the Haute-Saone.

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The murder inspired a march of 10,000 people in the quiet town of Gray in Haute-Saône.

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The burnt body of Alexia Daval, 29, who disappeared while jogging, was found in woodland near Gray, a town in the north-eastern region of Haute-Saone.

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Like many accomplished chefs, the Haute-Saône native credits his grandmother for inspiration.

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