downtown in French
downtown in French is centre-ville, quartier d'affaires — downtown means a city's central business and shopping district.
downtown in French
centre-ville
In or towards the central business district.
centre-ville
(chiefly, US, Canada) The main business part of a city or town, usually located at or near its center.
quartier d'affaires
(chiefly, US, Canada) The main business part of a city or town, usually located at or near its center.
What does "downtown" mean?
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noun A city's central business and shopping district.
"The new library is in the heart of downtown, close to the station."
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adj Located in or relating to the central business district.
"They rented a downtown apartment with a view of the river."
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adv Toward or in the central business district.
"She works downtown but lives in the suburbs."
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downtown in a sentence
- The new library is in the heart of downtown, close to the station.
- We grabbed lunch downtown near the courthouse.
- They rented a downtown apartment with a view of the river.
- The downtown library stays open late on Thursdays for students and shift workers.
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What is "downtown" in French?
"downtown" in French is centre-ville, quartier d'affaires. downtown means: A city's central business and shopping district.
How do you use "downtown" in a sentence?
Example: "The new library is in the heart of downtown, close to the station." In French, "downtown" is centre-ville, quartier d'affaires.
Are there other ways to say "downtown" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "downtown": centre-ville, quartier d'affaires.
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