Besançon

geographical name

Be·​san·​çon bə-ˈzan(t)-sən How to pronounce Besançon (audio)
bə-zäⁿ-ˈsōⁿ
city in eastern France east of Dijon population 119,862

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“Besançon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Besan%C3%A7on. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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