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    Neuilly (en. Neuilly)

    /nœj.i/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A municipality in the Paris suburbs.
    Neuilly-sur-Seine is renowned for its beautiful neighborhoods.
    Neuilly-sur-Seine est réputée pour ses beaux quartiers.
    A wealthy residential area.
    Houses in Neuilly are often very expensive.
    Les maisons à Neuilly sont souvent très chères.
    A synonym for bourgeoisie due to its social image.
    He comes from a neighborhood in Neuilly, so he is perceived as bourgeois.
    Il vient d'un quartier de Neuilly, il est donc perçu comme bourgeois.

    Etymology

    The word 'Neuilly' comes from the Latin 'noyla', meaning 'place of walnut trees'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Neuilly-sur-Seine
    Name of the municipality, often associated with a certain standing.
    Neuilly-sur-Seine
    in Neuilly
    Expression used to denote something sophisticated or chic.
    à Neuilly

    Related Words

    chic
    Elegant, tasteful.
    chic
    bourgeois
    Related to the middle class, often associated with an upscale lifestyle.
    bourgeois

    Slang Meanings

    Used to denote something high-end.
    This restaurant is really Neuilly.
    Ce restaurant est vraiment Neuilly.
    Evokes a comfortable lifestyle.
    He lives like a Neuilly.
    Il vit comme un Neuilly.