orleans
word
/ˈɔɹɫiənz/, /ˌɔɹˈɫinz/
OR-lee-uhnz, or-LEENZ
/ˈɔːliənz/, /ˌɔːˈliːnz/
AW-lee-uhnz, aw-LEENZ
Definition
Orleans is a proper noun, usually the name of a city or part of a place name, such as New Orleans or Orléans in France. It refers to a specific location, not a general thing or action.
Usage & Nuances
Usually capitalized because it is a proper noun. In English, learners will most often see it in fixed place names like 'New Orleans'; pronunciation depends on the specific place and local usage.
Spanish: OrleansPortuguese (BR): OrleansPortuguese (PT): OrleansChinese (Simplified): 奥尔良Chinese (Traditional): 奧爾良Hindi: ऑर्लियॉंArabic: أورليانBengali: অর্লেয়াঁRussian: ОрлеанJapanese: オルレアンVietnamese: OrléansKorean: 오를레앙Turkish: OrléansUrdu: اورلینزIndonesian: Orléans
Example Sentences
My aunt lives in Orleans.
basic
We visited Orleans last summer.
basic
Orleans is a beautiful city.
basic
If you're driving through Orleans, stop and get lunch there.
natural
I always mix up Orleans and New Orleans when I read quickly.
natural
She moved to Orleans for work and ended up loving the city.
natural