Saint-Pierre

See also: saint-pierre

English

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌsæ̃ piˈɛə(ɹ)/, /ˌseɪnt piˈɛə(ɹ)/

Proper noun

Saint-Pierre

  1. The capital of the overseas collectivity of Saint Pierre and Miquelon, France.
  2. A town and commune of the overseas department of the Martinique, France.
  3. A town and commune of the overseas department of the Réunion, France.

Translations

French

Etymology

The island of Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon is named after Saint Peter, the patron saint of fishermen.

The town and commune are named after the island.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /sɛ̃.pjɛʁ/
  • (Quebec) IPA(key): /sẽ pjaɛ̯ʁ/
  • Hyphenation: Saint‧Pierre
  • Rhymes: -ɛʁ

Proper noun

Saint-Pierre m

  1. A commune and island in Saint Pierre and Miquelon, France. [From 1536]
  2. The capital city of Saint Pierre and Miquelon.
  3. A town and commune in Martinique.

Derived terms

  • Saint-Pierrais, Saint-Pierraise

Descendants

  • Mi'kmaq: Senpir
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