florence
word
/ˈfɫɔɹəns/
FLOR-uhns
/ˈflɒɹəns/
FLO-ruhns
Definition
Florence is a city in central Italy, famous for its art, history, and architecture, especially from the Renaissance period.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used as a proper noun to refer to the Italian city. Capitalize 'Florence'. Not to be confused with the female given name, which is less common. Often appears in phrases like 'trip to Florence' or 'the city of Florence'.
Spanish: FlorenciaPortuguese (BR): FlorençaPortuguese (PT): FlorençaChinese (Simplified): 佛罗伦萨Chinese (Traditional): 佛羅倫斯Hindi: फ्लोरेंसArabic: فلورنساBengali: ফ্লোরেন্স (ইতালির শহর)Russian: ФлоренцияJapanese: フィレンツェVietnamese: FlorenceKorean: 피렌체Turkish: FloransaUrdu: فلورنس (اٹلی کا شہر)Indonesian: Florence
Example Sentences
I spent a week exploring the museums of Florence.
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Florence is in Italy.
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Many tourists visit Florence every year.
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The art in Florence is very famous.
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Next summer, we're planning a family trip to Florence.
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Have you ever tried real gelato in Florence?
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