calais

• Nom propre désignant une ville du nord de la France, située sur le détroit de Douvres, connue comme un important port de ferry reliant l'Angleterre. Elle fut prise par le roi d'Angleterre Édouard III en 1347 après un long siège et resta sous contrôle anglais jusqu'à sa reprise par le roi de France Henri II en 1558.

A proper noun referring to a town in northern France, located on the Strait of Dover, known as a major ferry port connecting to England. It was captured by the English king Edward III in 1347 after a long siege and remained under English control until it was recaptured by the French king Henry II in 1558.

indénombrable · nom propre

1. French port cityB1formal

   A city in northern France, located on the Strait of Dover, known as a major ferry port connecting to England.

   Calais (ville française)

   • We took the ferry from Dover to Calais.
   • Calais is an important hub for cross-Channel trade.
   • The port of Calais handles millions of passengers each year.

2. Historical siege siteB2formal

   The site of a famous siege in 1346-1347 during the Hundred Years' War, where the English captured the city after a long blockade.

   Siège de Calais

   • The Siege of Calais is a key event in medieval history.
   • Edward III's capture of Calais took nearly a year.
   • The Burghers of Calais sculpture commemorates the city's surrender.