Lille

[leel]

noun

1. a city in and the capital of Nord, in N France.

Lille

/ lil /

noun

1. an industrial city in N France: the medieval capital of Flanders; forms with Roubaix and Tourcoing one of the largest conurbations in France. Pop: 184 657 (1999)

Example Sentences

Ethan's first season at Lille was hampered by injuries, which denied him the opportunity to face his brother in a Champions League match last September.

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A fortnight later, Sara was buried in a cemetery in the nearby city of Lille.

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But despite helping PSG to a treble of trophies last season, including their first Champions League triumph, he was ruthlessly dropped by manager Luis Enrique, who replaced him with Lucas Chevalier from Lille.

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Despite making it clear he would not sign a new contract, David left Lille on relatively good terms.

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"With Lyon and Lille emerging weakened from the summer, the race for the Champions League spots could see more credible challenges from Strasbourg and Lens."

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