Villiers (en. Villiers)

/vi.lje/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

definition_text: A surname of French origin.

example_sentence: The Villiers are known for their rich history.

Les Villiers sont connus pour leur riche histoire.

definition_text: An old type of rural estate in France.

example_sentence: The village of Villiers is located on the edge of the forest.

Le village de Villiers est situé en bordure de la forêt.

definition_text: A French municipality, comprising several localities.

example_sentence: I visited Villiers-sur-Marne last weekend.

J'ai visité Villiers-sur-Marne le week-end dernier.

etymology_origin: The word 'villiers' derives from the Latin 'villare', which means a farm or a country house.

phrase: In Villiers

meaning: Refers to a place or an action undertaken in a place named Villiers.

À Villiers

phrase: Villiers-sur-Marne

meaning: Name of a municipality in the Val-de-Marne department.

Villiers-sur-Marne

related_word: village

description: A small group of homes in a rural setting.

village

related_word: city

description: An urban agglomeration, usually larger than a village.

ville

related_word: locality

description: A place or area defined geographically.

localité

meaning: An affectionate term to designate a friend from Villiers.

example: You still there, Villiers?

T'es toujours là, Villiers ?

meaning: A way to talk about people originating from Villiers.

example: The Villiers are all very welcoming.

Les Villiers sont tous très accueillants.