Fort-de-France
Proper noun
Meaning
Fort-de-France
The capital city of the overseas department of the Martinique, France.
Examples
No Caribbean resort is yet known to have claimed Conrad's patronage, although he is believed to have stayed at a Fort-de-France pension upon arrival in Martinique on his first voyage, in 1875, when he travelled as a passenger on the Mont Blanc.
The four arrondissements of the island, with their respective locations, are as follows: * Fort-de-France is the sole prefecture of Martinique.
European low-cost carrier Norwegian is set to launch its newest route on Oct. 30, with flights between Fort Lauderdale and Fort-de-France, Martinique.
A violent eruption at 9 p.m. in the evening, comparable to the May, 1902 eruption, advanced almost to Fort-de-France with a light fall of ashes and small stones.
There are also several local ferry companies that connect Fort-de-France with Pointe du Bout.
The road network is extensive and well-maintained, with freeways in the area around Fort-de-France.