Tivoli (en. Tivoli)

/ti.vɔ.li/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A place of entertainment, often with rides and recreational activities.
We went to the tivoli to enjoy the rides.
Nous sommes allés au tivoli pour profiter des manèges.
A type of adorned garden, often with flowers and sculptures.
The tivoli in the central park is beautiful in spring.
Le tivoli du parc central est magnifique au printemps.
A space for celebration or festivity, particularly in a natural setting.
The tivoli is the perfect place for a family picnic.
Le tivoli est l'endroit parfait pour un pique-nique en famille.

Etymology

The word tivoli comes from the name of the Italian city of Tivoli, famous for its gardens and villas.

Common Phrases and Expressions

go to the tivoli
Visit an amusement park or a garden.
aller au tivoli
have a tivoli
Organize a party or a playful event.
faire un tivoli

Related Words

park
A landscaped green space for leisure and walking.
parc
ride
A fairground attraction where you can take rides.
manège
garden
A cultivated piece of land for growing plants.
jardin

Slang Meanings

A place where one has fun without seriousness.
We spent the day at the tivoli, it was really fun.
On a passé la journée au tivoli, c'était vraiment fun.
Said of an event that is light and festive.
It was a tivoli evening, everyone was laughing!
C'était une soirée tivoli, tout le monde rigolait !