Parvis (en. Courtyard)

/paʁ.vi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Definition: Open space, often paved, located in front of a building's entrance.

Example Sentence: Worshippers often gather on the church forecourt after the mass.

Les fidèles se rassemblent souvent sur le parvis de l'église après la messe.

Definition: Place located in front of a significant monument or building.

Example Sentence: The town hall forecourt is a popular meeting place.

Le parvis de l'hôtel de ville est un lieu de rencontre populaire.

Definition: Transition area between the outside and the inside of a building.

Example Sentence: Artists display their works on the museum's forecourt.

Les artistes exposent leurs œuvres sur le parvis du musée.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'parvissum' meaning 'small space'.

Phrase: church forecourt

Meaning: Space in front of the main entrance of a church.

parvis d'église

Phrase: to gather at the forecourt

Meaning: To gather on the forecourt to discuss or demonstrate.

faire le parvis

Phrase: the forecourt is crowded

Meaning: The forecourt is full of people.

le parvis est bondé

Related Word: courtyard

Description: Open space, often located in front of a building.

cour

Related Word: esplanade

Description: Large public space, usually outdoors.

esplanade

Related Word: terrace

Description: Raised platform, often used for resting or eating.

terrasse

Slang Meaning: Informal gathering of people.

Example: The forecourt is always lively on Friday nights.

Le parvis est toujours animé le vendredi soir.

Slang Meaning: A place where lively discussions take place.

Example: We had a heated debate on the forecourt.

On a eu un débat passionné sur le parvis.