Lausanne

[ loh-zan; French loh-zan ]

/ loʊˈzæn; French loʊˈzan /

noun

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

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Definition for lausanne (2 of 2)

Vaud

[ voh ]

/ voʊ /

noun

a canton in W Switzerland. 1239 sq. mi. (3210 sq. km). Capital: Lausanne.

German Waadt.

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Example sentences from the Web for lausanne

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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A general vote having nevertheless declared in favour of the Pope, Farel proceeded to Lausanne.
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The robust Protestantism of Lausanne was prescribed as a cure for a religious feeling which was not welcome to his family.
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It would be idle to pretend business at Lausanne; but a compleat year will elapse before my return.
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Two days later he resumed, as he was beginning his journey back to Lausanne.
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Monday morning the "American cars" bore us away from Lausanne to Freyburg.
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British Dictionary definitions for lausanne (1 of 2)

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)

British Dictionary definitions for lausanne (2 of 2)

Vaud

/ (French vo) /

noun

a canton of SW Switzerland: mountainous in the southeast; chief Swiss producer of wine. Capital: Lausanne. Pop: 632 000 (2002 est). Area: 3209 sq km (1240 sq miles)German name: Waadt

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