Montfermeil (en. Montfermeil)

/mɔ̃.fɛʁ.mɛj/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A municipality in the Seine-Saint-Denis department in France.

Montfermeil is known for its rich history and urban landscapes.

Montfermeil est connue pour son histoire riche et ses paysages urbains.

A city that has been the cradle of several renowned artists.

Many artists grew up in Montfermeil and drew inspiration from it.

De nombreux artistes ont grandi à Montfermeil et y ont puisé de l'inspiration.

A place often mentioned in literary works.

Montfermeil appears in several novels from the 19th century.

Montfermeil apparaît dans plusieurs romans du XIXe siècle.

The name 'Montfermeil' comes from Old French, probably related to a hill ('mont') and a term meaning 'farm' or 'property'.

Montfermeil, a city of history

Reference to the historical richness of the municipality.

Montfermeil, une ville d'histoire

The artists of Montfermeil

Evokes the cultural contribution of the city.

Les artistes de Montfermeil

Montfermeil and its landscapes

Alludes to the geographical features of the region.

Montfermeil et ses paysages

Seine-Saint-Denis

French department where Montfermeil is located.

Seine-Saint-Denis

Île-de-France

Administrative region of which Montfermeil is a part.

Île-de-France

History

The rich and varied past of Montfermeil.

Histoire

Montfermeil represents a certain urban culture.

This neighborhood in Montfermeil has its own atmosphere.

Ce quartier de Montfermeil a sa propre ambiance.

Used to refer to social codes of a particular community.

There are rules in Montfermeil that only residents understand.

Il y a des règles à Montfermeil que seuls les habitants comprennent.