Lorient

American  

[law-ryahn] / lɔˈryɑ̃ /

noun

1. a seaport in NW France, on the Bay of Biscay.

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Lorient British  

/ lɔrjɑ̃ /

noun

1. a port in W France, on the Bay of Biscay. Pop: 59 189 (1999)

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Example Sentences

"Diesel has reached a price that's quite critical for us," said Le Quintrec, unloading sole and sea bass caught recently overnight at the port of Lorient.

From Barron's

Gaze across the continent and you'll find other over-performers in France, Germany and Switzerland - Lens, grappling for a first title since 1998, have spent a large chunk of the season on top of Ligue 1, although missed the chance to retake the lead from Paris St-Germain in a surprise defeat at Lorient on Saturday.

From BBC

Nantes eased their relegation fears with a 2-0 home win over Le Havre, and Nice drew 3-3 with Lorient.

From Barron's

Lorient saw off fellow Ligue 1 outfit Paris FC with a 2-0 win thanks to a second-half goal by Noah Cadiou and a late Moustapha Mbow own goal.

From Barron's

Paris FC, who eliminated holders and city rivals Paris Saint-Germain, travel to Lorient on Wednesday when high-flying Lens visit Troyes.

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