Argentan
|Ar-gen-tan|
B2
/aʁ.ʒɑ̃.tɑ̃/
silver place
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Argentan' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'argent', where 'argent' meant 'silver'.
Historical Evolution
'Argentan' changed from Latin 'Argentanum' and eventually became the modern French word 'Argentan'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'place of silver' or was related to 'silver', but over time it evolved into the toponym for the town now called 'Argentan'.
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Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a town in the Orne department in the Normandy region of northwestern France.
Argentan is known for its historic center and nearby countryside.
Last updated: 2026/01/17 20:45