Seine River

Cultural  

1. River flowing generally northwest through northern France.

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The Seine flows through the heart of Paris, dividing the Left Bank, south of the Seine, from the Right Bank, north of the Seine.

It is the chief commercial waterway of France.

Example Sentences

So the thieves made a critical decision: They left the truck intact and jumped on their scooters to make a getaway along the Seine River.

From The Wall Street Journal

Their yellow vests and road safety equipment made them look like workers to any cars driving by on the Quai François-Mitterrand, a busy thoroughfare along the Seine River.

From The Wall Street Journal

Italian high jumper Gianmarco Tamberi made headlines in Paris late last month when he shared a heartfelt tribute to his wife after losing his wedding ring in the Seine River during the Games’ opening ceremony.

From Salon

Many of the Olympic triathletes who swam in the Seine River this week say the current was a much bigger problem than any pollution they encountered.

From Los Angeles Times

The long-awaited summer games launched on Friday with an extravagant opening ceremony on the Seine River featuring Paris's most avante-garde fashion, art, politics and music.

From Salon