Nantes

American  

[nants, nahnt] / nænts, nɑ̃t /

noun

1. a seaport in and the capital of Loire-Atlantique, in W France, at the mouth of the Loire River.

2. French History. Edict of, a law, promulgated by Henry IV in 1598, granting considerable religious and civil liberty to the Huguenots: revoked by Louis XIV in 1685.

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Nantes British  

/ nɑ̃t /

noun

1. a port in W France, at the head of the Loire estuary: scene of the signing of the Edict of Nantes and of the Noyades (drownings) during the French Revolution; extensive shipyards, and large metallurgical and food processing industries. Pop: 270 251 (1999)

2. history See Edict of Nantes

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Example Sentences

The Argentine striker was on his way to join Cardiff City – then in the Premier League – from FC Nantes for a £15m transfer fee.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

In the latest chapter of a long-running dispute, a French court tasked with ruling on whether the Welsh club was due compensation from Nantes for the loss of Sala has dismissed its claim.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

FC Nantes has disputed "the existence of any wrongdoing" on its part, as well as Cardiff's outlined damages.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Nantes eased their relegation fears with a 2-0 home win over Le Havre, and Nice drew 3-3 with Lorient.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

In France, the Edict of Nantes was revoked in 1685, while further afield Turkish forces reached the gates of Vienna, Buda and Belgrade around this time.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin