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corse

/kɔːrs/

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noun

/kɔːrs/B1formal
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее остров в Средиземном море, который вместе с прилегающими островками образует регион Франции и известен как место рождения Наполеона Бонапарта.

A proper noun referring to an island in the Mediterranean Sea, which, together with adjacent islets, constitutes a region of France and is known as the birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. B2formal

    An island in the Mediterranean Sea, which along with adjacent islets forms a region of France.

    ruКорсика

    • Corse is known for its beautiful beaches and mountainous terrain.
    • Many tourists visit Corse for its unique culture and cuisine.
    • The island of Corse is located southeast of the French mainland.

    Synonymscorsica

  2. B2formal

    A region of France located on the island of Corsica, famous as the birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte.

    ruКорсика

    • The region of Corse has a distinct language and traditions.
    • Napoleon Bonaparte was born in Ajaccio, the capital of Corse.
    • Corse became a French region in the 18th century.