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    Boulevards (en. Boulevards)

    /buləvaʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Wide street often lined with trees, particularly in a city.
    Parisian boulevards are famous for their beauty.
    Les boulevards parisiens sont célèbres pour leur beauté.
    A type of road or avenue, often in an urban setting.
    We walked along the boulevards of downtown.
    Nous avons promené sur les boulevards du centre-ville.
    A major avenue that crosses a city.
    Boulevard Saint-Michel is very lively.
    Le boulevard Saint-Michel est très animé.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'boullevard', meaning 'rampart'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Boulevard des Capucines
    A famous street in Paris.
    boulevard des Capucines
    take the boulevard
    Use a boulevard to get around.
    prendre le boulevard
    ring road
    A road that circles a city.
    boulevard périphérique

    Related Words

    avenue
    A wide street often lined with trees.
    avenue
    street
    A public road in a city or village.
    rue
    promenade
    A pleasant walking place, often along a boulevard.
    promenade

    Slang Meanings

    A certain craftsmanship related to urban life.
    It's a real boulevard for street artists.
    C'est un vrai boulevard pour les artistes de rue.
    A meeting or socialization place.
    We'll meet on the boulevard after school.
    On se retrouve sur le boulevard après l'école.