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    Commune (en. Commune)

    /kɔ.my.n/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An administrative entity in France that often corresponds to a town or village.
    The commune of Paris is the capital of France.
    La commune de Paris est la capitale de la France.
    The group of inhabitants of the same locality.
    The citizens of the commune gathered to discuss local projects.
    Les citoyens de la commune se sont réunis pour discuter des projets locaux.
    A community of people sharing a common interest, often outside administrative structures.
    They created an alternative life commune in the forest.
    Ils ont créé une commune de vie alternative dans la forêt.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'communis', meaning 'common' or 'shared'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    holiday village
    A locality where one spends their holidays.
    commune de vacances
    to live communally
    To live in a group with shared resources.
    vivre en commune
    rural community
    A small town or village located in the countryside.
    commune à la campagne

    Related Words

    municipality
    Administration of a commune.
    municipalité
    community
    Group of organized people within a commune.
    collectivité
    union
    Organization representing workers within a commune.
    syndicat

    Slang Meanings

    A commune as a meeting place
    This bar has become the new commune for students.
    Ce bar est devenu la nouvelle commune pour les étudiants.
    Commune in the sense of community
    We will organize communally for the summer festival.
    On va s'organiser en commune pour le festival de l'été.