Marne

American  

[mahrn, marn] / mɑrn, marn /

noun

1. a river in NE France, flowing W to the Seine near Paris: battles 1914, 1918, 1944. 325 miles (525 km) long.

2. a department in N France. 3,168 sq. mi. (8,205 sq. km). Châlons-sur-Marne.

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Marne British  

/ marn /

noun

1. a department of NE France, in Champagne-Ardenne region. Capital: Châlons-sur-Marne. Pop: 563 027 (2003 est). Area: 8205 sq km (3200 sq miles)

2. a river in NE France, rising on the plateau of Langres and flowing north, then west to the River Seine, north of Paris: linked by canal with the Rivers Saône, Rhine, and Aisne; scene of two unsuccessful German offensives (1914, 1918) during World War I. Length: 525 km (326 miles)

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Example Sentences

Seine et Marne on march the 6th 2021 at night.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2025

During the recovery of bodies following the Battle of Marne in France in 1914, his pipes were accidentally set off, alerting fellow soldiers that he was still alive.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2025

The passengers appeared throughout the day before judges who will decide whether to extend their detention in the airport, according to the administration for the Marne region.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 24, 2023

A statement by the Marne prefect's office said that the passengers were allowed to remain in the aircraft at first, but later the airport's arrival lounge was transformed into a waiting area with beds.

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2023

The entire German force fell back to defensive positions along the Aisne River, north of the Marne, as the French and British followed cautiously.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman