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    Boulevard (en. Boulevard)

    /buləvaʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A wide public road, typically lined with trees.
    The boulevard Saint-Germain is very lively.
    Le boulevard Saint-Germain est très animé.
    A main artery in a city.
    He enjoys walking on the boulevard in the summer.
    Il aime se promener sur le boulevard en été.
    A social gathering place.
    They always meet at the same boulevard to chat.
    Ils se retrouvent toujours au même boulevard pour discuter.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'boullevard', derived from the word 'boulevard' meaning a rampart.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    strolling on the boulevard
    To walk aimlessly on the boulevard.
    flâner sur le boulevard
    boulevard of dreams
    A place of dreams or illusions.
    boulevard des rêves
    take the boulevard
    To use the boulevard for moving, often in a metaphorical sense.
    prendre le boulevard

    Related Words

    avenue
    A wide street, often lined with trees, narrower than a boulevard.
    avenue
    promenade
    A place or activity for walking, generally pleasant.
    promenade
    square
    An open space in a city where people gather.
    place

    Slang Meanings

    Feeling lost in life
    After his breakup, he really felt lost.
    Après sa rupture, il se sentait vraiment boulevard.
    Congested traffic
    This morning, the traffic was really heavy.
    Ce matin, le boulevard était vraiment bouché.