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    Environs (en. Surroundings)

    /ɑ̃.vi.ʁɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The regions or areas around a place.
    The surroundings of the city are very picturesque.
    Les environs de la ville sont très pittoresques.
    A living space close to a usual location.
    We explored the surroundings of the castle.
    Nous avons exploré les environs du château.
    The nature or environment surrounding a place.
    The area around the house was filled with trees.
    Les environs de la maison étaient remplis d'arbres.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'in' meaning 'in' and 'vīcus' meaning 'village', referring to the villages around a place.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    in the vicinity
    In the area close to a given place.
    dans les environs
    immediate surroundings
    The areas immediately surrounding a place.
    environs immédiats
    explore the surroundings
    To explore or become more familiar with the areas around a place.
    découvrir les environs

    Related Words

    environment
    The natural or built setting in which humans live.
    environnement
    metropolis
    A large city that is an important center in a specific field.
    métropole
    zone
    A defined area or region for a particular purpose.
    zone

    Slang Meanings

    The outskirts of a place, often used informally.
    We're going to hang out in the vicinity.
    On va traîner dans les environs.
    A region or neighborhood that one knows well.
    I'm in the area, I know the surroundings well.
    Je suis dans le coin, je connais bien les environs.