Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C.
A proper noun refers to the name of a person, place, or thing (e.g., Paris, Charlène).
proper noun
a. Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. est ma ville préférée aux États-Unis.Washington, D.C. is my favorite city in the United States.
b. D.C.
Nous avons pris un train de New York à Washington, D.C.We took a train from New York to D.C.
c. Washington
Lorsque le Congrès est en session, les parlementaires retournent à Washington, D.C. et y passent une grande partie de leur temps.When Congress is in session, lawmakers return to Washington and spend much of their time there.
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