left bank

• Refere-se à margem esquerda de um rio quando olhamos no sentido da correnteza; é usada em contextos geográficos ou como parte de nomes de lugares (por exemplo, a Margem Esquerda do Sena, em Paris).

Refers to the left side of a river when facing downstream, often used in geographical contexts or as part of place names (e.g., Left Bank of the Seine in Paris).

1. Geographical side of a riverB1formal

   The bank of a river that is on the left side when facing downstream (the direction the water flows).

   Margem esquerda

   • The city of Paris is divided by the Seine; the Left Bank is known for its artistic history.
   • The left bank of the river is more densely forested.
   • We walked along the left bank of the Danube.

2. Cultural district in ParisB2formal

   A specific area in Paris, France, located on the southern bank of the Seine River, historically associated with artists, writers, and intellectuals.

   Margem Esquerda

   • Many famous writers lived in the Left Bank during the 1920s.
   • The Left Bank is famous for its cafes and bookshops.
   • She visited the Left Bank to explore its art galleries.