Haute-Savoie

[ oht-sa-vwah ]

noun

1. a department in E France. 1,775 sq. mi. (4,595 sq. km). : Annecy.

Haute-Savoie

/ otsavwa /

noun

1. a department of E France, in Rhône-Alpes region. Capital: Annecy. Pop: 663 810 (2003 est). Area: 4958 sq km (1934 sq miles)

Example Sentences

The Haute-Savoie region is known for its outstanding Chamonix ski resort, which hosts World Cup races, for sweeping views across glacier fields to nearby Italy, and — some would say more importantly — as a producer of fine cheese.

From Seattle Times

"We will stick to our fiscal policy. We will continue lowering taxes for households and for businesses", Le Maire said during a visit to the Haute-Savoie department in the French Alps.

From Reuters

"We will stick to our fiscal policy. We will continue lowering taxes for households and for businesses", Le Maire said during a visit to the Haute-Savoie department in the French Alps.

From Reuters

Antoine Armand, a lawmaker for the Haute-Savoie area, which includes Annecy, said on Twitter that there had been an “abominable knife attack on children in a playground” in the city.

From New York Times

The prefecture of Haute-Savoie said one person was sent to the hospital with minor injuries.

From Seattle Times