Saint-Quentin

/ sɛ̃kɑ̃tɛ̃ /

noun

1. a town in N France, on the River Somme: textile industry. Pop: 59 066 (1999)

Example Sentences

A no-nonsense former insurance agent in the northern town of Saint-Quentin, Mr. Bertrand, who has already announced he will run for president next year, won the Hauts-de-France region handily, with about 53 percent of the vote.

From New York Times

“He didn’t do anything for Saint-Quentin. The factories have closed and he hasn’t brought any work to replace the jobs. And we only see the politicians at election time.”

From The Guardian

Today the “tour” is heading to Saint-Quentin, once home to a thriving textile industry but now notable for the number of shop closures in its town centre.

From The Guardian

At the end of a long day in Saint-Quentin, Pierre is taking a breather after a Q&A session with local En Marche! volunteers.

From The Guardian

Perhaps the greatest cheers in Saint-Quentin are reserved for her denunciation of the interchangeable ruling parties, which “promised everything” and “betrayed everyone”.

From Economist