What does the name "Sault Ste. Marie" translate to in English?
Saint Mary's City
Saint Mary's Rapids
Saint Mary's River
Saint Mary's Port
Answer
The name "Sault Ste. Marie" is French and translates to "Saint Mary's Rapids" in English. The name refers to the rapids on the St. Mary's River where the city is located. The word "sault" is pronounced in French, and /suː/ in the English pronunciation of the city name.
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