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    Bourg-neuf (en. New town)

    [buʁ nöf]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A small town or a recent village.
    The bourg-neuf quickly attracted new residents.
    Le bourg-neuf a rapidement attiré de nouveaux habitants.
    A commercial place that is emerging in a region.
    Every year, a market is organized in the bourg-neuf.
    Chaque année, un marché est organisé dans le bourg-neuf.

    Etymology

    Derived from the old French 'bourg' meaning 'village' and 'neuf' meaning 'new'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make a bourg-neuf
    To establish or develop a new community.
    faire du bourg-neuf
    bourg-neuf in full growth
    A rapidly developing bourg-neuf.
    bourg-neuf en pleine croissance

    Related Words

    bourg
    A village or a town.
    bourg
    neuf
    Which is new.
    neuf

    Slang Meanings

    A place where nothing happens.
    This bourg-neuf is so quiet, it feels like there has never been life here.
    Ce bourg-neuf est si calme, on dirait qu'il n'y a jamais eu de vie ici.
    A modern place, but lacking character.
    This new neighborhood looks like a bourg-neuf, but it lacks soul.
    Ce nouveau quartier ressemble à un bourg-neuf, mais il manque d'âme.