Lorient

American

[law-ryahn] / lɔˈryɑ̃ /

noun

a seaport in NW France, on the Bay of Biscay.

Lorient British

/ lɔrjɑ̃ /

noun

a port in W France, on the Bay of Biscay. Pop: 59 189 (1999)

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Nantes eased their relegation fears with a 2-0 home win over Le Havre, and Nice drew 3-3 with Lorient.

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Lorient saw off fellow Ligue 1 outfit Paris FC with a 2-0 win thanks to a second-half goal by Noah Cadiou and a late Moustapha Mbow own goal.

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Paris FC, who eliminated holders and city rivals Paris Saint-Germain, travel to Lorient on Wednesday when high-flying Lens visit Troyes.

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The seven-time French champions have now won every game since losing at Lorient in early December, including five on the bounce in Ligue 1.

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The seven-time French champions have now won 10 successive games since a 1-0 loss at Lorient in early December, including five on the bounce in Ligue 1.

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