Halle (en. Hall)
[ahl]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A covered space for commerce or meetings.
The town hall hosts a market every Sunday.
La halle de la ville accueille un marché chaque dimanche.
A place where fruits, vegetables, and other products are sold.
I love shopping at the neighborhood hall.
J'adore faire mes courses à la halle du quartier.
A large building, often in a cultural or recreational context.
The exhibition hall showcases modern artworks.
La halle des expositions présente des œuvres d'art modernes.
Etymology
From Latin 'allas', which refers to a covered space.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to make the hall
To organize an event in a hall.
faire la halle
to go to the hall
To go to a market or event in a hall.
aller à la halle
to rain like a hall
It's raining very heavily, as if the sky is opening its gates.
pleuvoir des halle
Related Words
hall
An open space or room, often used for events.
hall
fair
A large organized market, often with festive activities.
foire
party hall
A place reserved for parties or social events.
salle des fêtes
Slang Meanings
A place where people gather to have fun.
We'll meet at the hall tonight.
On se donne rendez-vous à la halle ce soir.
A hall can refer to a lively place.
The corner hall is always full of life.
La halle du coin est toujours pleine de vie.