lafayette
word
Definition
Lafayette usually refers to the Marquis de Lafayette, a French general who helped the American Revolution, or to places in the United States named after him.
Usage & Nuances
'Lafayette' is a proper noun—capitalize it. It is often used for city or street names in the US, or in historical contexts referring to the famous French Marquis. In conversation, clarify if you mean the person or a place.
Spanish: LafayettePortuguese (BR): LafayettePortuguese (PT): LafayetteChinese (Simplified): 拉斐特Chinese (Traditional): 拉法葉Hindi: लाफायेटArabic: لافاييتBengali: লাফায়েত (Lafayette)Russian: ЛафайетJapanese: ラファイエットVietnamese: LafayetteKorean: 라파예트Turkish: LafayetteUrdu: لافاییتIndonesian: Lafayette
Example Sentences
Lafayette was a French general in the American Revolution.
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I live in Lafayette, Indiana.
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Whenever someone says "Lafayette," I have to ask if they mean the town or the man.
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There is a Lafayette Street in my city.
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Did you know Lafayette toured America after the Revolution?
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We're meeting for coffee downtown, just off Lafayette Street.
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