"Besançon" meaning in French

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Proper name

IPA: /bə.zɑ̃.sɔ̃/ Audio: Fr-Paris--Besançon.ogg , Fr-Besançon.ogg
Etymology: Ultimately from the Latin name of the city, Vesontiō (accusative Vesontiōnem). Etymology templates: {{inh|fr|la|-}} Latin Head templates: {{fr-proper noun}} Besançon ?
  1. Besançon (a commune, the capital of Doubs department, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France) Categories (place): Cities in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France, Cities in Doubs, France, Places in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France, Places in Doubs, France, Places in France Derived forms: Besantin, besantin, Besac (english: local name)
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