wellington

• Nom propre ou commun désignant une ville de Nouvelle-Zélande, le titre du duc de Wellington, ou une botte en caoutchouc imperméable montant jusqu'aux genoux, souvent appelée botte en caoutchouc.

A proper noun referring to a specific person, place, or thing, such as a historical figure, a capital city, or a type of boot.

indénombrable · nom propre

1. Historical figureB2formal

   Arthur Wellesley, the 1st Duke of Wellington, a British military leader and statesman who defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo and later served as Prime Minister.

   Wellington (personnage historique)

   • Wellington led the allied forces to victory at Waterloo.
   • The Duke of Wellington served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
   • Wellington's strategies are still studied in military academies.

2. A2formal

   The capital city of New Zealand, located at the southern tip of the North Island.

   Wellington (capitale de la Nouvelle-Zélande)

   • Wellington is known for its vibrant arts and culture scene.
   • The government buildings in Wellington are impressive.
   • I visited Wellington during my trip to New Zealand.

3. Type of bootB1formalbritish

   A waterproof rubber or leather boot, typically reaching the knee, originally worn by the Duke of Wellington.

   Botte en caoutchouc montante

   • He wore Wellington boots to walk through the muddy fields.
   • Wellington boots are essential for rainy weather in the countryside.
   • She bought a new pair of green Wellington boots for gardening.

   Synonymesrubber boot