Printer Friendly
Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary
1,739,956,595 visitors served.
forum mailing list For webmasters
?
New: Language forums
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

Montmartre

   Also found in: Encyclopedia, Wikipedia, Hutchinson 0.01 sec.
Mont·mar·tre  (mô-märtr)
A hill and district of northern Paris, France, on the Right Bank. It is noted for its nightlife and for its associations with artists such as Van Gogh, Toulouse-Lautrec, and Utrillo. The original village of Montmartre was annexed by Paris in 1860.
Montmartre (French) [mɔ̃martrə]
n
(Placename) a district of N Paris, on a hill above the Seine: the highest point in the city; famous for its associations with many artists
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.MontmartreMontmartre - the highest point in Paris; famous for its associations with many artists
capital of France, City of Light, French capital, Paris - the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce


How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link
Email
Feedback
Add definition
? Mentioned in ? References in classic literature
 
He asked Philip whether he had ever been to any of those places in Montmartre which are celebrated from Temple Bar to the Royal Exchange.
Of Human Bondage by Maugham, W. Somerset View in context
I know nothing more delightful than the notes to the Montmartre and Latin Quarters.
The Quest of the Golden Girl by le Gallienne, Richard View in context
D'Artagnan looked out and at the corner of Rue Montmartre saw the hostess coming along hanging to the arm of an enormous Swiss, who tiptoed in his walk with a magnificent air which pleasantly reminded him of his old friend Porthos.
Twenty Years After by Dumas, Alexandre View in context
More results
 
Dictionary/thesaurus browser? ? Full browser
 
 
Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Translations
?

Disclaimer | Privacy policy | Feedback | Copyright © 2009 Farlex, Inc.
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. Terms of Use.