paris

n. the capital and largest city of France, famous for its art and history.

n. the capital and most populous city of France, located on the river Seine.

“We spent three days in Paris visiting the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre.”

“Paris remains a global hub for fashion, gastronomy, and culture, attracting millions of international tourists to its historic arrondissements every year.”

n. a way to talk about the government of France.

n. a metonym for the central government of France.

“Paris decided to change the law regarding retirement age.”

“The diplomatic cable suggested that Paris was unlikely to support the new trade agreement without significant concessions on agricultural subsidies.”

Formal

n. a prince from the ancient city of Troy who took Helen away, starting a famous war.

n. the son of King Priam and Queen Hecuba of Troy, whose elopement with Helen of Sparta precipitated the Trojan War.

“In the old stories, Paris was the one who shot Achilles in the heel.”

“The judgment of Paris is a classic motif in Western art, depicting the moment the prince chooses Aphrodite over Hera and Athena.”

Literary

n. a family name used by people in English and French-speaking countries.

n. a surname of multiple origins, including habitational roots from the French city or patronymic roots from the name Patricius.

“The author of the book is a woman named Sarah Paris.”

“The Paris family has lived in this region for generations, though their ancestors originally migrated from northern France.”