Rochelle

American  

[raw-shel, roh-shel, ruh-] / rɔˈʃɛl, roʊˈʃɛl, rə- /

noun

1. La. La Rochelle.

2. a female given name: from a French word meaning “small rock.”

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Example Sentences

Michael Sassano, who manages a Chevrolet dealership in New Rochelle, N.Y., took in the latest data on visits to the store’s website and physical showroom.

From The Wall Street Journal

Pau moved back up to second in the Top 14 with a 53-33 win over La Rochelle on Sunday after the visitors lost fly-half Antoine Hastoy to the fastest ever red card in the competition.

From Barron's

La Rochelle coach Ronan O'Gara came on to the field to protest but was ushered away by referee Jeremy Rozier.

From Barron's

Pau capitalised on the one-man advantage by running in eight tries to La Rochelle's five to claim the attacking bonus point which leaves them just two points behind Toulouse at the top of the table after 11 rounds.

From Barron's

La Rochelle responded gamely with tries from Ulupano Seuteni and Jules Favre as Pau took a 20-14 lead into the break.

From Barron's