Isère
[ ee-zair ]
/ iˈzɛər /
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noun
a river in SE France, flowing from the Alps to the Rhone River. 150 miles (240 km) long.
a department in SE France. 3,180 sq. mi. (8,235 sq. km). Capital: Grenoble.
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Words nearby Isère
Isenland, Isenstein, isenthalpic, isentrope, isentropic, Isère, Iserlohn, Iseult, Isfahan, ish, I shall return
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How to use Isère in a sentence
He brought news that a numerous company of monks was descending the valley of the Isere towards Condillac.
St. Martin's Summer|Rafael SabatiniWe changed horses at Montmeillant, and saw the fine river Isere, formed by the melting of the snows.
First Impressions on a Tour upon the Continent|Marianne BaillieFour days' march up the Rhone brought Hannibal to the point where the Isere runs into that river.
The Young Carthaginian|G.A. HentyThe ferry-boats on the Rhone and the Isere, are moved by the stream, and very rapidly.
British Dictionary definitions for Isère
Isère
/ (French izɛr) /
noun
a department of SE France, in Rhône-Alpes region. Capital: Grenoble. Pop: 1 128 755 (2003 est). Area: 7904 sq km (3083 sq miles)
a river in SE France, rising in the Graian Alps and flowing west and southwest to join the River Rhône near Valence. Length: 290 km (180 miles)
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