Xhoffraix

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The Chapel Fischbach in Xhoffraix

Xhoffraix [(h)ɔfʀɛ[n 1]]; Walloon: Xhofrai (Hofrê or Hyofrê[n 2] pronounced [hɔ.'fʀɛː] (About this soundlisten) is a small village located in eastern Belgium, in the province of Liège, in the municipality of Malmedy. Xhoffraix is located in the foothills of the High Fens region, along a national road connecting Malmedy to Signal de Botrange.

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  1. ^ Jean-Marie Pierret, Phonétique historique du français et notions de phonétique générale, Louvain-la-Neuve, Peeters, 1994, p. 106. (French language pronunciation)
  2. ^ Jean Haust, Enquête dialectale sur la toponymie wallonne, Vaillant-Carmanne, Liège, 1940-1941, p. 1.

Coordinates: 50°28′N 6°04′E / 50.467°N 6.067°E / 50.467; 6.067

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