Provins (en. Provinces)

/pʁɔ.vɛ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A municipality or a distinct region within a country.

Provins are often rich in history and culture.

Les provins sont souvent riches en histoire et culture.

A place remote from large cities, characterized by an aggregation of rural populations.

He chose to live in a provins to escape urban bustle.

Il a choisi de vivre dans un provins pour échapper à l'agitation urbaine.

Comes from the Latin 'provincia', which designated a region under the authority of a Roman governor.

to go to provins

To move to a remote area, often to find peace.

aller en provins

provins of France

To refer to a specific region of France, often in contrast to Paris.

provins de France

to live in provins

To choose to reside in a region rather than in a large city.

vivre en provins

region

A defined geographical area, often with administrative boundaries.

région

village

A small human settlement in a rural area.

village

countryside

Arable land or rural place where agriculture and livestock farming are practiced.

campagne

Term used to refer to someone from a rural area, often perceived as less sophisticated.

He is a true provins, always talking about his fields.

Il est un vrai provins, toujours en train de parler de ses champs.

Can refer to a person who is not up to date on urban trends.

Don't be a provins, keep yourself updated on the latest.

Ne sois pas un provins, mets-toi au courant des nouveautés.