Grande-Terre
[ French grahnd-ter ]
/ French grɑ̃dˈtɛr /
noun
See under Guadeloupe.
Definition for grande-terre (2 of 2)
Guadeloupe
[ gwahd-l-oop ]
/ ˌgwɑd lˈup /
noun
two islands (Basse-Terre and Grande-Terre) separated by a narrow channel in the Leeward Islands of the West Indies: together with five dependencies they form an overseas department of France. 687 sq. mi. (1179 sq. km). Capital: Basse-Terre.
WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH Guadeloupe
Guadalupe (River) GuadeloupeExample sentences from the Web for grande-terre
Le Moule (10,378) on the east coast of Grande-Terre does a considerable export trade in sugar, despite its poor harbour.
On Grande-Terre the highest elevation is only 450 ft., and this island is the seat of extensive sugar plantations.
British Dictionary definitions for grande-terre (1 of 2)
Grande-Terre
/ (French ɡrɑ̃dtɛr) /
noun
a French island in the Caribbean, in the Lesser Antilles: one of the two main islands which constitute Guadeloupe. Chief town: Pointe-à-Pitre
British Dictionary definitions for grande-terre (2 of 2)
Guadeloupe
/ (ˌɡwɑːdəˈluːp) /
noun
an overseas region of France in the E Caribbean, in the Leeward Islands, formed by the islands of Basse-Terre and Grande-Terre and several offlying islands; in 2007 the island of Saint-Barthélemy and the part-island dependency of Saint-Martin were separated from Guadeloupe to become Overseas Collectivities directly subordinate to France. Capital: Basse-Terre. Pop: 405 500 (2007 est). Area: 1780 sq km (687 sq miles)
Cultural definitions for grande-terre
Guadeloupe
[ (gwahd-l-oohp, gwahd-l-oohp) ]
Island in the eastern portion of the West Indies; an overseas territory of France.
notes for Guadeloupe
Tourism is a major industry.