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    Alentours (en. Surroundings)

    /alɑ̃tuʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The vicinity of a place.
    I discovered beautiful landscapes in the surroundings of the city.
    J'ai découvert de magnifiques paysages dans les alentours de la ville.
    The area around a reference point.
    The surroundings of the school were lively during the break.
    Les alentours de l'école étaient animés pendant la pause.
    A nearby place, often used to describe the immediate surroundings.
    There are several restaurants in the surroundings.
    Il y a plusieurs restaurants dans les alentours.

    Etymology

    The word 'alentours' comes from the Old French 'alentour', which means 'around' or 'nearby'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    in the surroundings
    In the surrounding area.
    dans les alentours
    the surroundings of
    The nearby vicinity of something.
    les alentours de
    to be in the surroundings
    To be present in the mentioned region.
    être dans les alentours

    Related Words

    environment
    The set of elements that surround an individual or a group.
    environnement
    periphery
    Area that surrounds an urban center.
    périphérie
    neighborhood
    The group of people or dwellings located nearby.
    voisinage

    Slang Meanings

    The spots
    We are going out to the spots tonight.
    On sort dans les coins ce soir.
    The spot
    We'll meet at the spot, in the surroundings.
    On se retrouve au coin, dans les alentours.