Longueuil

American  

[lawng-geyl, long-, lawn-gœ-y^uh] / lɔŋˈgeɪl, lɒŋ-, lɔ̃ˈgœ yə /

noun

1. a city in S Quebec, in E Canada, across from Montreal, on the St. Lawrence.

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Longueuil British  

/ lɔ̃ɡœj, lɒŋˈɡeɪl /

noun

1. a city in SE Canada, in S Quebec: a suburb of Montreal. Pop: 128 016 (2001)

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Example Sentences

Longueuil police say the DNA of Romine — who had a long criminal history — matches a sample found at the murder scene.

From Seattle Times • May 23, 2023

Mantha, who grew up in nearby Longueuil, Quebec, said he had roughly 30 friends and family members in the stands.

From Washington Post • Apr. 16, 2022

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau looks on during a news conference after visiting ETI Converting Equipment during his election campaign tour in Longueuil, Quebec, Canada August 16, 2021.

From Reuters • Aug. 17, 2021

The Jacques Cartier Bridge, a Montreal landmark, is receiving a facelift for the anniversary. The historic, steel truss, cantilever bridge crosses the St. Lawrence River from Montreal Island to the south shore at Longueuil, Quebec.

From Washington Times • Dec. 8, 2016

It stood partly on the ground now occupied by the front of the present parish church of Longueuil, and partly across the highway, at a corner of the Chambly road.

From Famous Firesides of French Canada by Alloway, Mary Wilson