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    Rua (en. Street)

    /ʁy.a/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A public way where vehicles and pedestrians move.
    The children often play in the street after school.
    Les enfants jouent souvent dans la rue après l'école.
    A meeting or exchange place in an urban context.
    The market takes place every Sunday in the main street.
    Le marché se tient chaque dimanche dans la rue principale.
    A part of a city where a set of houses or businesses is located.

    Etymology

    The word 'rua' comes from the Latin 'ruga' meaning 'wrinkles' or 'folds', which has evolved in the urban context.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    in the street
    in a public outdoor space
    dans la rue
    dead end street
    a street that leads nowhere
    rue sans issue
    to hang out in the street
    to be involved in public activities
    taper dans la rue

    Related Words

    urban
    related to the city
    urbain
    neighborhood
    specific area of a city
    quartier
    cobblestone
    a flat stone used for paving streets
    pavé

    Slang Meanings

    A difficult situation
    He is really in the street with his work problems.
    Il est vraiment dans la rue avec ses problèmes de travail.
    Being outside of social norms
    He has always been a bit rua, doing what he wants.
    Il a toujours été un peu rua, faisant ce qu'il veut.