Used in a Sentence

yonne

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for yonne.

Editorial note

In 1975, Guyot and his brother Jacques, who was four years younger, purchased the Château de La Roche in the Sologne region, and in 1979, they acquired the dilapidated Château de Saint-Fargeau in the Yonne department for a minimal amount.

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Quick take

A department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France. Capital: Auxerre.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of yonne gathered in one view.

noun

A department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France. Capital: Auxerre.

noun

A left tributary of the Seine in central France, flowing through the departments of Nièvre, Yonne and Seine-et-Marne.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for yonne.

noun

A department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France. Capital: Auxerre.

noun

A left tributary of the Seine in central France, flowing through the departments of Nièvre, Yonne and Seine-et-Marne.

Example sentences

1

In 1975, Guyot and his brother Jacques, who was four years younger, purchased the Château de La Roche in the Sologne region, and in 1979, they acquired the dilapidated Château de Saint-Fargeau in the Yonne department for a minimal amount.

2

They will no longer be in a state of dependence on the charcoal dealers of the Yonne.

3

You could rent a car out of Auxerre, but don't count on being able to get by in rural l'Yonne without one.

Proper noun examples

1

They will no longer be in a state of dependence on the charcoal dealers of the Yonne.

2

You could rent a car out of Auxerre, but don't count on being able to get by in rural l'Yonne without one.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use yonne in a sentence?

In 1975, Guyot and his brother Jacques, who was four years younger, purchased the Château de La Roche in the Sologne region, and in 1979, they acquired the dilapidated Château de Saint-Fargeau in the Yonne department for a minimal amount.

What does yonne mean?

A department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France. Capital: Auxerre.

What part of speech is yonne?

yonne is commonly used as noun.