Saint-Denis
Britishnoun
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a town in N France, on the Seine: 12th-century Gothic abbey church, containing the tombs of many French monarchs; an industrial suburb of Paris. Pop: 85 832 (1999)
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the capital of the French overseas region of Réunion, a port on the N coast. Pop: 131 557 (1999)
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The 31-year-old is waiting to be assigned an opponent but Frenchman Benoit Saint-Denis, currently on a four-fight winning streak, is rumoured to be the current frontrunner.
From BBC ● Apr. 29, 2026
She began playing in the island's capital for Saint-Denis FC before the chance meeting with Bompastor, who was managing the Lyon academy at the time.
From BBC ● Mar. 8, 2026
Saint-Denis is north of Paris and is home to the Stade de France, which will host rugby and track and field events, according to the Olympics website.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2024
Somini Sengupta and Catherine Porter reported across Paris and the northern suburbs in Seine Saint-Denis.
From New York Times ● Mar. 16, 2024
Saint-Denis was one of the greatest monasteries in the world!
From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz
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