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The English Channel gets its name from the word "English," referring to England, which lies to the north of the body of water. The term "channel" describes its function as a narrow sea passage. Historically, it has been a significant maritime route and has been called various names, but "English Channel" became widely accepted in English usage around the 19th century. The channel separates southern England from northern France.
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What does the rest of the world call the English channel?
The English Channel is commonly referred to as "La Manche" in French, which translates to "the sleeve." This name reflects the channel's shape and is used primarily by French speakers and in French contexts. In other languages, the name may vary, but "English Channel" remains widely recognized internationally.
What is the name of the waterway that England and France share?
It has different names, depending on which nationality is talking about it. To the English speaking world it is called the "English Channel". To the French it's "la Manche" because of it's shape - translated into English that means "the Sleeve".
Why is the English Channel called La Manche?
'La Manche' is named after the French term 'manche' meaning "sleeve", due to the (simplified) form of the Channel.
England and France separated by a piece of sea called the English?
the body of water separating France from England is the English channel.
What channel is between the United Kingdom and France?
The English Channel separates England and France. In French, it is called La Manche.
What is a name of a channel?
English channel
What is a name of a channel not TV?
the English Channel
Can you name a famous channel of water?
the english channel
What is the name of the channel that is between France and England?
The English Channel.
What is the French name for the English channel in French?
The English channel is called 'la Manche' in French.
What is the name of the stretch of water between Franced and England?
The English Channel. The French call it La Manche (the sleeve)
How did channel islands get it's name?
Because they are a group of islands in the English Channel.
Name one of the English Channel Islands?
In the English Channel, between England and France.
Is English Channel a abstract common or proper noun?
The noun English Channel is a proper noun as the name of a specific place.The noun English Channel is a concrete noun as a word for a physical place.
What is the name of the water body in Brighton?
the English Channel
French name of the English channel?
la Manche
What is the name of the tunnel that runs under the English channel the connects England to France?
The channel tunnel.
