houston

• Nom propre désignant soit la plus grande ville du sud-est du Texas, près du golfe du Mexique, où se trouve la NASA, soit Sam Houston (1793-1863), homme politique et chef militaire américain qui a lutté pour l'indépendance du Texas.

A proper noun referring either to the largest city in southeastern Texas near the Gulf of Mexico, which is the site of NASA, or to Sam Houston (1793‑1863), the American politician and military leader who fought for Texas' independence.

indénombrable · nom propre

1. City in TexasB1formalamerican

   The largest city in the state of Texas, located in the southeastern part of the state near the Gulf of Mexico. It is known for being the home of the NASA Johnson Space Center.

   Houston (ville du Texas)

   • Houston is a major cultural and economic hub in the southern United States.
   • The NASA mission control center in Houston guided the Apollo moon landings.
   • Millions of tourists visit Houston each year for its museums and sports events.
   • I flew into Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport for a business conference.

2. Sam Houston (Politician and Military Leader)B2formalamerican

   An American politician and military leader who played a crucial role in the Texas Revolution, leading to Texas's independence from Mexico and later its annexation to the United States. He served as President of the Republic of Texas, a U.S. Senator, and Governor of Texas.

   Sam Houston

   • Sam Houston defeated the Mexican army at the Battle of San Jacinto in 1836.
   • He was a key figure in securing Texas's statehood in 1845.
   • Houston, Texas, is named in honor of this historical figure.
   • Historians consider Sam Houston one of the most influential leaders of the American frontier.