Faubourg (en. Suburb)

/fobʊʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A place where commercial or artisanal activities are concentrated.

The suburb is known for its artisan shops.

Le faubourg est connu pour ses boutiques d'artisans.

A habitable area that is often less urbanized than the city center.

She prefers to live in a quiet suburb rather than in the heart of the city.

Elle préfère vivre dans un faubourg calme plutôt qu'au cœur de la ville.

A peripheral district of a city, often in development.

The suburb was booming with new housing.

Le faubourg était en pleine expansion avec de nouveaux logements.

The term 'faubourg' comes from the old French 'forborgen', meaning 'beyond the gates' or 'outside the walls'.

popular suburb

Area inhabited by lower classes.

faubourg populaire

to go to the suburb

To head towards the peripheral districts of a city.

aller au faubourg

suburban life

Typical way of life in the outskirts.

vie de faubourg

suburb

Peripheral urban area, often associated with suburbs.

banlieue

village

Small inhabited community, sometimes located in a suburb.

village

city center

Main part of a city, opposed to the suburbs.

centre-ville

A popular place for parties.

We’re going to party in the suburb tonight.

On va faire la fête dans le faubourg ce soir.

A district slightly away from the center, known for its tranquility.

This suburb is ideal for resting away from the noise.

Ce faubourg est idéal pour se reposer loin du bruit.