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Melun

American  
[muh-lœn] / məˈlœ̃ /

noun

  1. a city in and the capital of Seine-et-Marne, in N France.


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Protesters said improvement works at the Melun station have been repeatedly pushed back and that difficulties there for people with mobility challenges are mirrored across the Paris region.

From Washington Times Apr. 26, 2023

It was Drouet, from Melun in the brie cheese country east of Paris, who thought of the idea of a nationwide protest against fuel taxes on 17 November.

From The Guardian Feb. 9, 2019

The security forces raided her family home in Melun, south-west of Paris, but found no explosives no firearms there, and took her in custody.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2016

Distinct French recipes for La Varenne-style macaroons developed in places such as Amiens, Melun, Joyeuse, and Niorts, and in many convents, where they became a specialty by the 18th century.

From Slate Nov. 16, 2011

An interesting letter written by Margaret to Anne de Beaujeu from Melun has fortunately been preserved.

From The First Governess of the Netherlands, Margaret of Austria by Tremayne, Eleanor E.

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