D'urville (en. D'urville)
/dyʁ.vil/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Family name of geographic origin.
The D'Urvill family is well known in the region.
La famille D'Urvill est bien connue dans la région.
Name of several places in France.
I am going to visit the village of D'Urvill this weekend.
Je vais visiter le village de D'Urvill ce week-end.
Etymology
Of French origin, often related to place names or toponyms.
Common Phrases and Expressions
d'urville
Indicates a specific place in France.
d'urville
go to d'urville
To go to a place called D'Urvill.
aller à d'urville
the inhabitants of d'urville
The people living in a place named D'Urvill.
les habitants d'urville
Related Words
Urville
A place name that can refer to different locations.
Urville
town
A general term to designate an urban establishment.
ville
Slang Meanings
Refers to a person of great wisdom, coming from a place recognized for its knowledge.
He always has d'urville advice.
Il a toujours des conseils d'urville.
Designate a picturesque place associated with ancient stories.
This place is really d'urville!
Cet endroit est vraiment d'urville!