Pas de Calais

¹ American  

[pahd^uh ka-le] / pɑdə kaˈlɛ /

noun

1. French name of the Strait of Dover.

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Pas-de-Calais ² American  

[pahd^uh-ka-le] / pɑdə kaˈlɛ /

noun

1. a department in N France. 2,607 sq. mi. (6,750 sq. km). Arras.

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Pas-de-Calais British  

/ pɑdkalɛ /

noun

1. a department of N France, in Nord-Pas-de-Calais region, on the Straits of Dover (the Pas de Calais ): the part of France closest to the British Isles. Capital: Arras. Pop: 1 451 307 (2003 est). Area: 6752 sq km (2633 sq miles)

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Example Sentences

Another important facet of Quicksilver was the bombing effort around the Pas de Calais region immediately before D-Day.

From Fox News • Jun. 5, 2019

His greatest success was persuading German commanders that the Allied invasion would come in France’s Pas de Calais region, far north of the real Normandy landing beaches.

From Seattle Times • May 30, 2018

Francis was buried in Pernes British Cemetery in Pas de Calais, and has a headstone in St Peter's in Endensor, Derbyshire.

From BBC • Aug. 7, 2016

It was nearly 75 miles from England but was much less defended than Pas de Calais.

From Inc • Jan. 19, 2012

The Germans were desperately anxious to maintain their hold on this valuable city, because of its important position in the Pas de Calais coal fields.

From The Story of the Great War, Volume VII (of VIII) American Food and Ships; Palestine; Italy invaded; Great German Offensive; Americans in Picardy; Americans on the Marne; Foch's Counteroffensive. by Various