Villeneuve (en. Villeneuve)

/vil.nœv/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A locality, often in a rural or suburban context.
The villeneuve where I grew up is full of memories.
La villeneuve où j'ai grandi est pleine de souvenirs.
A term used to designate new towns, often built around existing urban areas.
The villeneuve was designed to relieve the main city.
La villeneuve a été conçue pour décharger la ville principale.

Etymology

From Latin 'villanova', meaning 'new farm'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Villeneuve d'Ascq
A new town in France, located in the North.
Villeneuve d'Ascq
Villeneuve-la-Garenne
A French commune in the Île-de-France region.
Villeneuve-la-Garenne
Villeneuve-Saint-Georges
A town located in Val-de-Marne, close to Paris.
Villeneuve-Saint-Georges

Related Words

Village
A small group of dwellings often rural.
village
City
An urban agglomeration larger than a village.
ville
Neighborhood
A subdivision of a city.
quartier

Slang Meanings

A quiet and peaceful place outside the city.
We meet at the villeneuve to relax away from the noise.
On se retrouve à la villeneuve pour se détendre loin du bruit.
A new real estate development.
They just finished the villeneuve near the park.
Ils viennent de terminer la villeneuve près du parc.