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    Ruelle (en. Alley)

    /ʁy.ɛl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A passage or a small way, often in an urban environment.
    The alley was dark and narrow.
    La ruelle était sombre et étroite.
    A secondary access area often used for pedestrian traffic.
    The children were playing in the alley behind the school.
    Les enfants jouaient dans la ruelle derrière l'école.
    A waterway surrounded by buildings.
    The cafés were set up along the lively alley.
    Les cafés étaient installés le long de la ruelle animée.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'ruelle', diminutive of 'rue' meaning 'small street'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in the alley
    to find oneself in a difficult or delicate situation.
    être dans la ruelle
    pedestrian alley
    an alley reserved for pedestrians, often lively.
    ruelle piétonne
    to find a way through an alley
    to navigate with difficulty in a complex situation.
    trouver un chemin dans une ruelle

    Related Words

    street
    A roadway wider than an alley.
    rue
    passage
    An area or path allowing passage from one place to another.
    passage
    path
    A small way or path, often natural.
    sentier

    Slang Meanings

    Alley used for clandestine activities.
    This alley is known for its illegal activities.
    Cette ruelle est connue pour ses affaires illégales.
    Alley often considered dangerous.
    You shouldn't hang around in this alley at night.
    Il ne faut pas traîner dans cette ruelle la nuit.