Bas-Rhin

[ bah-ran ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

Bas-Rhin

/ bɑrɛ̃ /

a department of NE France in Alsace region. Capital: Strasbourg. Pop: 1 052 698 (2003 est). Area: 4793 sq km (1869 sq miles)

The people of this district have a less soft pronunciation than those of Bas-Rhin.

The democratic idea grew and was represented chiefly by the Courrier du Bas-Rhin which influenced public opinion.

In vain has the directory of the Bas-Rhin ordered its release; the Belfort municipality paid no attention to the order.

April 25, 2024firkin

[fur-kin ]

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