Villes (en. Cities)

/vil/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A set of buildings and residences where a population lives.

Paris is a famous city worldwide.

Paris est une ville célèbre dans le monde entier.

An administrative, economic, or cultural center.

Large cities offer more job opportunities.

Les grandes villes offrent plus d'opportunités professionnelles.

An agglomeration consisting of several neighborhoods.

We visited several cities during our trip.

Nous avons visité plusieurs villes lors de notre voyage.

From the Latin 'villa', meaning 'country house', originally. Then, the term evolved to designate urban areas.

city of light

Expressing poetically about Paris, known for its lights and ambiance.

ville lumière

hometown

The city where one was born or grew up.

ville natale

dead cities

Cities that have lost their population and activity.

villes mortes

village

A small group of dwellings in a rural setting.

village

urban

Relating to the city or an inhabitant of the city.

citadin

suburb

A residential area located on the outskirts of a large city.

banlieue

A city of great importance or that is making headlines.

It’s the city that made headlines this summer.

C'est la ville qui a fait le buzz cet été.

A place where there is always something to do or see.

It’s a city that never sleeps.

C'est une ville qui ne dort jamais.