Calais

🇺🇸 /kæˈleɪ/ 🇬🇧 /ˈkæleɪ/
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A city in northern France known for being the closest port to England. It has a history of being under British control and is now a popular destination for British shoppers due to lower taxes on goods like alcohol and cigarettes.

Many British people take a day trip to Calais to stock up on cheaper goods.

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n. A city in northern France known for being the closest port to England. It has a history of being under British control and is now a popular destination for British shoppers due to lower taxes on goods like alcohol and cigarettes.

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