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    L'allée (en. The alley)

    /ale/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Pathway designed for the circulation of pedestrians or vehicles.
    The children play in the park alley.
    Les enfants jouent dans l'allée du parc.
    Access way in a garden or public space.
    The garden path is lined with roses.
    L'allée du jardin est bordée de roses.
    Path in a cemetery between graves.
    He chose to walk in the cemetery alley.
    Il a choisi de se promener dans l'allée du cimetière.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'alee', of Germanic origin.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the alley of memories
    A place where one remembers past moments.
    l'allée des souvenirs
    the alley of meteors
    An alley famous for sky watching.
    l'allée des météores
    the main alley
    The central path of a park or garden.
    l'allée principale

    Related Words

    pedestrian alley
    A path reserved for pedestrians.
    allée piétonne
    central alley
    The main pathway in a garden or park.
    allée centrale
    tree-lined alley
    An alley lined with trees.
    allée des arbres

    Slang Meanings

    A place where one strolls or moves aimlessly.
    We met in the alley to chat.
    On s'est retrouvés à l'allée pour discuter.
    An associative place where friends gather.
    We meet at the alley in the park.
    On se donne rendez-vous à l'allée au parc.