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cote-d'or: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

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UK/ˌkəʊt ˈdɔː/US/ˌkoʊt ˈdɔːr/

Formal / Geographical

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What does “cote-d'or” mean?

A department in eastern France, known for its Burgundy wine production and historical significance.

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Definition

Meaning and Definition

A department in eastern France, known for its Burgundy wine production and historical significance.

Refers to the specific administrative region in France; also used metonymically for high-quality Burgundy wines from that area, and sometimes references the historical "Golden Slope" wine-growing subregion.

Dialectal Variation

British vs American Usage

Differences

No significant difference in usage or understanding. Both treat it as a foreign proper noun.

Connotations

Connotes French culture, fine wine (especially Pinot Noir and Chardonnay), gastronomy, and history.

Frequency

Extremely low frequency in general English. Slightly higher in contexts discussing wine, European geography, or French tourism.

Grammar

How to Use “cote-d'or” in a Sentence

[be/lie] in + Côte-d'Or[wine/Château] from + Côte-d'Or[tour/travel] through + Côte-d'Or

Vocabulary

Collocations

strong
BurgundydepartmentwineFrance
medium
vineyardsregioncapital Dijon
weak
cheesetourlandscaperoute

Examples

Examples of “cote-d'or” in a Sentence

adjective

British English

  • A classic Côte-d'Or wine

American English

  • A renowned Côte-d'Or vineyard

Usage

Meaning in Context

Business

Used in wine trade, export/import, and tourism marketing.

Academic

Appears in geographical, historical, or oenological studies.

Everyday

Rare. Might occur in travel planning or wine discussions.

Technical

Used in viticulture, viniculture, and EU geographical indications.

Vocabulary

Synonyms of “cote-d'or”

Strong

Golden Slope (literal translation)

Neutral

Burgundy regionthe department

Weak

wine regionFrench administrative area

Vocabulary

Antonyms of “cote-d'or”

Non-wine regionUrban département

Watch out

Common Mistakes When Using “cote-d'or”

  • Misspelling: 'Cote d'Or' (missing accents), 'Côte d'Or' (missing hyphen).
  • Mispronouncing 'cote' as /kɒt/ instead of /kəʊt/ or /koʊt/.
  • Using it as a common noun instead of a proper noun.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

It translates to 'Golden Slope' or 'Golden Hillside'.

It is a département, an administrative region in France, part of the larger Burgundy (Bourgogne) area.

It is the heart of the Burgundy wine region, containing famous subregions like Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune.

The capital (prefecture) is Dijon.

A department in eastern France, known for its Burgundy wine production and historical significance.

Cote-d'or is usually formal / geographical in register.

Cote-d'or: in British English it is pronounced /ˌkəʊt ˈdɔː/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌkoʊt ˈdɔːr/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.

Phrases

Idioms & Phrases

  • “The golden slope of Burgundy”

Learning

Memory Aids

Mnemonic

CÔTE-D'OR: Think 'COAST of GOLD' for the 'Golden Slope' that produces priceless wines.

Conceptual Metaphor

A PLACE IS A TREASURE CHEST (for wine and culture).

Practice

Quiz

Fill in the gap
The prestigious Burgundy wine appellation Romanée-Conti is located in the département.
Multiple Choice

What is Côte-d'Or best known for?