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    Hameau (en. Hamlet)

    [am.o]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A hamlet is a small village or a group of houses located in the countryside.
    The hamlet where I was born is very quiet and picturesque.
    Le hameau où je suis né est très calme et pittoresque.
    An inhabited place, usually less important than a village.
    He has always dreamed of living in a hamlet away from the noise of cities.
    Il a toujours rêvé de vivre dans un hameau éloigné du bruit des villes.
    Sometimes refers to a part of a commune that does not have official status.
    This hamlet does not even appear on modern maps.
    Ce hameau n'apparaît même pas sur les cartes modernes.

    Etymology

    The origin of the word hameau comes from the old French 'hamel', a diminutive of 'ham', which means 'home'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    fishing hamlet
    A small group of houses near a fishing spot.
    hameau de pêche
    the artists' hamlet
    A place where artists live and work.
    le hameau des artistes

    Related Words

    village
    A group of houses and habitable buildings, larger than a hamlet.
    village
    locality
    A defined place, usually inhabited, which can be a hamlet or a village.
    localité

    Slang Meanings

    A quiet place, away from urban hustle.
    This corner of the countryside is a true hamlet, ideal for recharging.
    Ce coin de la campagne est un vrai hameau, idéal pour se ressourcer.
    A shortcut to refer to a small group of houses.
    We meet at the nearby hamlet to play pétanque.
    On se retrouve au hameau du coin pour jouer au pétanque.