Le Havre

American

[luh hah-vruh, -ver, luh a-vr^uh] / lə ˈhɑ vrə, -vər, lə ˈa vrə /

noun

a seaport in N France, at the mouth of the Seine.

Le Havre British

/ lə ɑvrə, lə ˈhɑːvrə /

noun

a port in N France, on the English Channel at the mouth of the River Seine: transatlantic trade; oil refining. Pop: 190 905 (1999)

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Le Havre

Costin brings football experience to Wednesday through Blue Crow Sports Group - a multi-club football ownership and investment platform with controlling interests in Leganes from Spain, Le Havre in France and Mexican club Cancun FC.

From BBC ● May 2, 2026

Former centrist prime minister Edouard Philippe, 55, kept his seat as mayor of the northern city of Le Havre, boosting his presidential run.

From Barron's ● Mar. 23, 2026

And there was an important moment in the Normandy city of Le Havre, where Macron's former prime minister Edouard Philippe was declared the winner.

From BBC ● Mar. 22, 2026

Across the country, other votes will be heavily scrutinised - notably in Le Havre where former prime minister Edouard Philippe is up for re-election.

From BBC ● Mar. 12, 2026

With difficulty, the Captain persuaded his friend to let him drive and then began their hair-raising trip from Le Havre to Paris, culminating in a cross-city ride at the busiest time of the afternoon.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson

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