Champs Élysées

[ shahn zey-lee-zey ]

/ ʃɑ̃ zeɪ liˈzeɪ /

a boulevard in Paris, France, noted for its cafés, shops, and theaters.

Example sentences from the Web for champs elysees

I went to my rooms to change my clothes, and, as the weather was fine and it was still early, I made my way to the Champs-Elysees.

Camille (La Dame aux Camilias) |Alexandre Dumas, fils
The stalls were crowded by most of the young men who; in the morning, had walked their horses on the Champs-Elysees.

The Wandering Jew, Complete |Eugene Sue
The men, with rare exceptions, did not impress me more favorably here than at the Champs-Elysees.

Letters of Two Brides |Honore de Balzac
He ceased going to the Bois, and went out on foot in the Champs-Elysees.

Serge Panine, Complete |Georges Ohnet

The hackney-coach rolled along the trees of the Champs-Elysees.

Les Misrables |Victor Hugo

Champs Élysées

[ (shahn zay-lee-zay) ]

A major avenue in Paris famous for the elegance of its cafés and shops. In French it means Elysian Fields.