Ruy (en. Ruy)

[ʁy]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A type of ancient building, often used in the Middle Ages.
The village ruy has been restored to become a museum.
Le ruy du village a été restauré pour en faire un musée.
A term referring to a group of people sharing the same activity.
The ruy of local artists meet every month.
Les ruy des artistes locaux se réunissent chaque mois.

Etymology

The word 'ruy' comes from the Latin 'rudis', meaning 'raw' or 'unworked'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

farm ruy
a ruy used for agriculture.
ruy de ferme
tale ruy
a ruy where stories are told.
ruy de conte
to go to the ruy
to go to a specific place for an event.
aller au ruy

Related Words

alley
A small street or passage.
ruelle
street
A public way in an urban area.
rue
ruin
What remains of a building in poor condition.
ruin

Slang Meanings

A ruy refers to a close group of friends.
I'm going to meet my ruy at the café.
Je vais retrouver mon ruy au café.
Used to describe a party or gathering
This Saturday, there's a big ruy at Marie's.
Ce samedi, il y a un gros ruy chez Marie.