Marne

[ mahrn; French marn ]

noun

1. a river in NE France, flowing W to the Seine near Paris: battles 1914, 1918, 1944. 325 miles (525 km) long.
2. a department in N France. 3,168 sq. mi. (8,205 sq. km). : Châlons-sur-Marne.

Marne

/ marn /

noun

1. a department of NE France, in Champagne-Ardenne region. Capital: Châlons-sur-Marne. Pop: 563 027 (2003 est). Area: 8205 sq km (3200 sq miles)
2. a river in NE France, rising on the plateau of Langres and flowing north, then west to the River Seine, north of Paris: linked by canal with the Rivers Saône, Rhine, and Aisne; scene of two unsuccessful German offensives (1914, 1918) during World War I. Length: 525 km (326 miles)

Example Sentences

From July 1, samples will be collected from 36 spots on the river and its tributary, the Marne, Guillaume said.

From Seattle Times

German troops crossed the Marne River and approached Paris early in September.

From Literature

Recognizing the enemy’s vulnerability, the Allies seized the opportunity to make a stand along the Marne.

From Literature

Against all odds, it seemed, the battle turned the tide against the Germans, stopped their advance, saved Paris, and came to be known as “the Miracle of the Marne.”

From Literature

The entire German force fell back to defensive positions along the Aisne River, north of the Marne, as the French and British followed cautiously.

From Literature