Lausanne

[ loh-zan; French loh-zan ]

/ loʊˈzæn; French loʊˈzan /

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a city in and the capital of Vaud, in W Switzerland, on the Lake of Geneva.

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After graduation he spent a few months in Lausanne studying French, then moved to Florence to study Italian.
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They were then airlifted to nearby hospitals in Lausanne and Berne.
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Lausanne, the latest victim, is expected to join the next meeting.
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M. Deyverdun had known Gibbon at Lausanne, and from 1766-69 was a frequent guest at Beriton.
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In 1783 Gibbon took up his abode with Deyverdun at the latter's house at Lausanne.
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They joined Mrs. Clemens and the others at Lausanne at last, and their Swiss holiday was over.
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Then the current gave out and Clemens ended the excursion and returned to Lausanne by rail.
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Having written to my father from Lausanne, he sent my packet and some excellent advice, of which I should have profited better.
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British Dictionary definitions for Lausanne

Lausanne

/ (ləʊˈzæn, French lozan) /

noun

a city in W Switzerland, capital of Vaud canton, on Lake Geneva; cultural and commercial centre; university (1537). Pop: 116 300 (2002 est)

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