Ruelles (en. Alleys)

/ʁy.ɛl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Definition: Names given to small ways in a city, generally narrow and often pedestrian.

Example Sentence: The alleys of the old town are full of charm.

Les ruelles de la vieille ville sont pleines de charme.

Definition: Often picturesque paths in an urban area.

Example Sentence: We got lost in the alleys of Montmartre.

Nous nous sommes perdus dans les ruelles de Montmartre.

Definition: Ways sometimes dead-end or cul-de-sac.

Example Sentence: The dark alleys of the city can be unsettling at night.

Les ruelles sombres de la ville peuvent être inquiétantes la nuit.

Etymology/Origin: Derived from the Latin 'regularia', meaning 'rules, norms', referring to the arrangement of urban spaces.

Phrase: street in an alley

Meaning: A street that is very narrow.

rue en ruelle

Phrase: to get lost in the alleys

Meaning: To wander aimlessly in small paths.

se perdre dans les ruelles

Phrase: to explore the alleys

Meaning: To discover the hidden corners of a city.

explorer les ruelles

Related Word: street

Description: A public way for vehicles and pedestrians.

rue

Related Word: passage

Description: A narrow path leading from one place to another.

passage

Related Word: lane

Description: A way usually lined with trees or buildings.

allée

Slang Meaning: Relief from stress by wandering.

Example: I need to take an alley to unwind.

J'ai besoin de faire une ruelle pour décompresser.

Slang Meaning: A secret place to meet.

Example: Let's meet in the alley to chat.

On se retrouve dans la ruelle pour discuter.