Kergarouët (en. Kergarouët)

/kɛɡaʁoʏɛt/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Small hamlet or locality, typically Breton.
The kergaroué is a peaceful place where many families live.
Le kergaroué est un endroit paisible où vivent de nombreuses familles.
Term referring to a group of houses in the countryside.
They bought a house in the kergaroué near the sea.
Ils ont acheté une maison dans le kergaroué près de la mer.
Rural area often related to local agriculture.
The kergaroué is surrounded by lush fields.
Le kergaroué est entouré de champs verdoyants.

Etymology

Of Breton origin, composed of 'ker' which means village and 'garoué' which suggests a specific place.

Common Phrases and Expressions

countryside kergaroué
A small rural hamlet in Brittany.
kergaroué de campagne
to live in a kergaroué
To live in a small hamlet or rural place.
habiter un kergaroué
to go to the kergaroué
To go to a hamlet or locality, generally isolated.
se rendre au kergaroué

Related Words

ker
Breton prefix meaning village or community.
ker
hamlet
Refers to a small group of houses, often in a rural setting.
hameau
town
A small town usually surrounded by agricultural lands.
bourg

Slang Meanings

A charming and remote place.
This kergaroué is really a piece of paradise.
Ce kergaroué est vraiment un coin de paradis.
A place where friends gather to relax.
We'll meet at the kergaroué for the weekend!
On se retrouve au kergaroué pour le week-end !