Rouen

American

[roo-ahn, -ahn, rwahn] / ruˈɑ̃, -ˈɑn, rwɑ̃ /

noun

a city in and the capital of Seine-Maritime, in N France, on the Seine: famous cathedral; execution of Joan of Arc 1431.
one of a breed of domestic ducks resembling the wild mallard.

Rouen British

/ rwɑ̃ /

noun

a city in N France, on the River Seine: the chief river port of France; became capital of the duchy of Normandy in 912; scene of the burning of Joan of Arc (1431); university (1964). Pop: 106 592 (1999)

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Elina Svitolina is just out of Ostapenko's reach after the Ukrainian won the Rouen title, with beaten finalist Olga Danilovic set to move up to a career-high 34th.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2025

One of them was allegedly present when he bought a knife in a Rouen shop.

From BBC • Nov. 4, 2024

Alternatively, you could stay outside the capital in cities like Reims or Rouen and book a slightly cheaper accommodation there.

From BBC • Jul. 23, 2024

She lost her opener in Rouen, and her second match in Madrid.

From Seattle Times • May 25, 2024

At the time the people of nearby Amiens, Beauvais, and Rouen were building new cathedrals.

From "Cathedral: The Story of Its Construction" by David Macaulay

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