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    Villefort (en. Villefort)

    /vil.fɔʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A small human settlement, generally smaller than a town.
    The villefort is often surrounded by fields.
    Le villefort est souvent entouré de champs.
    A gathering place for a community.
    The residents of the villefort gather every Sunday.
    Les habitants du villefort se réunissent chaque dimanche.

    Etymology

    The word ‘villefort’ comes from Old French, literally meaning a ‘fort’ or a ‘new fort’ in a ‘town’.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    In a villefort
    In a small town or village.
    Dans un villefort
    Life in a villefort
    The typical life of small establishments.
    Vie de villefort

    Related Words

    village
    A small group of dwellings and people.
    village
    commune
    An administrative unit that has its own council.
    commune
    bourg
    A small urbanized center.
    bourg

    Slang Meanings

    A colloquial way to refer to a small town.
    I come from that villefort, it’s a nice place.
    Je viens de ce villefort, c'est un coin sympa.