invalides

[US]/French pronunciation: [ɛ̃valid]/
[UK]/anglicized: /ˈæ̃vəliːdz//
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.The Hôtel des Invalides, a historic complex of buildings in Paris, France, originally founded in 1670 by Louis XIV as a military hospital and retirement home for war veterans, now also housing several military museums including the army museum and the tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte.

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Example Sentences

visitors to paris often tour the invalides to admire its magnificent architecture.

the golden dome of the invalides dominates the parisian skyline.

napoleon is buried beneath the dome of the invalides in a spectacular tomb.

the invalides houses one of the world's finest military museums.

many famous french generals are interred at the invalides.

the invalides complex includes several churches and memorial chapels.

we spent three hours exploring the galleries of the invalides.

the invalides was originally built as a military hospital for veterans.

every year on bastille day, ceremonies take place at the invalides.

the architecture of the invalides reflects the grandeur of louis xiv's era.

from the invalides gardens, visitors can enjoy stunning views of the eiffel tower.

the invalides archives contain invaluable documents from french military history.

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