How do you pronounce Alsace Lorraine in English?
How do you pronounce Alsace?
Is Alsace French or German?
Although Alsace is part of France, its borders have not always been clear. The region has been passed between French and German control several times since 1681, when Strasbourg was conquered by French forces. As a result, Alsatian culture is a unique mix of French and German influences.
What does Alsace mean in English?
Alsace is the fifth-smallest of the 27 regions of France in land area, and the smallest in metropolitan France. The name “Alsace” can be traced to the Old High German Ali-saz or Elisaz, meaning “foreign domain”. An alternative explanation is from a Germanic Ell-sass, meaning “seated on the Ill”, a river in Alsace.