Granville (en. Granville)
/ɡʁɑ̃.vil/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A French municipality located in the department of Manche.
Granville is known for its harbor and its beaches.
Granville est connue pour son port et ses plages.
A picturesque town on the Normandy coast.
We spent our holidays in Granville.
Nous avons passé nos vacances à Granville.
An important tourist center in Normandy.
The town of Granville attracts numerous visitors each year.
La ville de Granville attire de nombreux visiteurs chaque année.
Etymology
The name Granville comes from Old French, meaning 'big town'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Visit Granville
Go to Granville to discover its attractions.
Visiter Granville
Granville Beach
The city's famous beach, appreciated for its fine sand.
Plage de Granville
Granville Festival
Cultural event that attracts participants every year.
Festival de Granville
Related Words
Normandy
French region of which Granville is a part.
Normandie
harbor
Maritime installation located in Granville.
port
beach
Area of sand or pebbles by the sea, located in Granville.
plage
Slang Meanings
An expression to refer to a trip to the sea.
We're going to have a granville this weekend!
On va faire un granville ce week-end!
Used to talk about a pleasant and sunny place.
This summer, it was the perfect granville.
Cet été, c'était le granville parfait.