alley in French
alley in French is ruelle, allée, venelle — alley means a narrow passage or street between or behind buildings.
alley in French
ruelle
A narrow street or passageway, especially one through the middle of a block giving access to the rear of lots of buildings.
allée
A narrow street or passageway, especially one through the middle of a block giving access to the rear of lots of buildings.
venelle
A narrow street or passageway, especially one through the middle of a block giving access to the rear of lots of buildings.
What does "alley" mean?
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noun A narrow passage or street between or behind buildings.
"The cat disappeared down a dark alley."
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noun A long, narrow lane used for playing games such as bowling.
"He rolled the ball straight down the alley for a strike."
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noun A tree-lined walkway or path through a garden or park.
"They strolled down a shaded alley of oak trees."
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alley in a sentence
- The cat disappeared down a dark alley.
- They stored the bins in the alley behind the restaurant.
- He rolled the ball straight down the alley for a strike.
- They strolled down a shaded alley of oak trees.
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What is "alley" in French?
"alley" in French is ruelle, allée, venelle. alley means: A narrow passage or street between or behind buildings.
How do you use "alley" in a sentence?
Example: "The cat disappeared down a dark alley." In French, "alley" is ruelle, allée, venelle.
Are there other ways to say "alley" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "alley": ruelle, allée, venelle.
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