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philippi

/fɪˈlɪp.aɪ/

Traduction: Nom propre se référant à l'ancienne ville de Macédoine, importante dans le christianisme primitif et lieu d'une grande bataille en 42 av. J.-C., où Octave et Marc Antoine vainquirent Brutus et Cassius.

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noun

C1formalcommon/fɪˈlɪp.aɪ/

indénombrable · nom propre

A proper noun referring to an ancient city in Macedonia, significant in early Christianity and the site of a major battle in 42 BC where Octavian and Mark Antony defeated Brutus and Cassius.

  • 🇫🇷Nom propre se référant à l'ancienne ville de Macédoine, importante dans le christianisme primitif et lieu d'une grande bataille en 42 av. J.-C., où Octave et Marc Antoine vainquirent Brutus et Cassius.
  1. Ancient city in Macedonia B2 formal

    An important city in ancient Macedonia, known for its role in early Christianity and as the site of a major battle.

    • The apostle Paul visited Philippi during his missionary journeys.
    • Philippi was a Roman colony with a diverse population.
    • The ruins of Philippi are a popular archaeological site.

    🇫🇷Philippes (ville antique de Macédoine)

  2. Battle of Philippi B2 formal

    The location of a decisive battle in 42 BC where Octavian and Mark Antony defeated the forces of Brutus and Cassius.

    • The Battle of Philippi ended the Roman Republic's civil wars.
    • Octavian and Antony's victory at Philippi solidified their power.
    • Historians study the Battle of Philippi as a turning point in Roman history.

    🇫🇷Bataille de Philippes