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Lausanne

[ loh-zan; French loh-zan ]

noun

  1. a city in and the capital of Vaud, in W Switzerland, on the Lake of Geneva.


Lausanne

/ ləʊˈzæn; lozan /

noun

  1. a city in W Switzerland, capital of Vaud canton, on Lake Geneva; cultural and commercial centre; university (1537). Pop: 116 300 (2002 est)


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After graduation he spent a few months in Lausanne studying French, then moved to Florence to study Italian.

They were then airlifted to nearby hospitals in Lausanne and Berne.

Lausanne, the latest victim, is expected to join the next meeting.

M. Deyverdun had known Gibbon at Lausanne, and from 1766-69 was a frequent guest at Beriton.

In 1783 Gibbon took up his abode with Deyverdun at the latter's house at Lausanne.

They joined Mrs. Clemens and the others at Lausanne at last, and their Swiss holiday was over.

Then the current gave out and Clemens ended the excursion and returned to Lausanne by rail.

Having written to my father from Lausanne, he sent my packet and some excellent advice, of which I should have profited better.

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