ille et vilaine

Ille-et-Vi·laine

[eel-e-vee-len]
noun
a department in W France. 2700 sq. mi. (7000 sq. km). Capital: Rennes.
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Ille-et-Vilaine (French ilevilɛn) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
a department of NW France, in E Brittany. Capital: Rennes. Pop: 894 625 (2003 est). Area: 6992 sq km (2727 sq miles)

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