L'avenue (en. The avenue)

/la.və.ny/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A wide street in an urban area typically lined with trees.

The Champs-Élysées avenue is famous worldwide.

L'avenue des Champs-Élysées est célèbre dans le monde entier.

A passage or way for vehicles and pedestrians.

We decided to take a walk on the quiet avenue.

Nous avons décidé de nous promener sur l'avenue tranquille.

A main artery of a city, often bustling.

The main avenue is always crowded on Saturdays.

L'avenue principale est toujours bondée le samedi.

From Latin 'adventus' meaning 'arrival'.

the avenue of peace

A street or concept symbolizing peace.

l'avenue de la paix

take the avenue

Using an avenue to get somewhere.

prendre l'avenue

the avenue of stars

Referring to a famous street known for its celebrities.

l'avenue des stars

boulevard

A wide avenue often lined with trees and buildings.

boulevard

street

A narrow way for the traffic of vehicles and pedestrians.

rue

square

An open space surrounded by buildings, usually an intersection of avenues.

place

Avenue used to designate a popular spot.

Let's meet at the avenue after work.

On se retrouve à l'avenue après le boulot.

Used to talk about a dynamic gathering place.

This avenue is the spot where everyone goes out on Friday nights.

Cette avenue est le spot où tout le monde sort le vendredi soir.