Allées (en. Aisles)

/ale/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A path among others in a garden or park.
The alleys of the garden are lined with flowers.
Les allées du jardin sont bordées de fleurs.
A passage intended for pedestrians.
The alleys of the park are very busy on Sundays.
Les allées du parc sont très fréquentées le dimanche.
A path or a street.
The alleys of the city are often lively.
Les allées de la ville sont souvent animées.

Etymology

From the verb 'aller', designating a path or a passage space.

Common Phrases and Expressions

coming and going
To move between two places.
aller et venir
to go into the alleys
To stroll in a garden or park.
aller dans les allées

Related Words

route
A path or a traffic way.
route
park
A green space arranged for leisure.
parc
path
A narrow path, often in nature.
sentier

Slang Meanings

To wander aimlessly.
We're going to take a stroll in the park alleys.
On va faire un tour dans les allées du parc.
To be in trouble or complications.
He is in bad alleys with his boss.
Il est dans de mauvaises allées avec son boss.