town in French

town in French is ville, bourg, commune — town means a populated area with its own local government, shops, and services, generally smaller than a city.

town in French

ville

noun

(UK, historical) A rural settlement in which a market was held at least once a week.

bourg

noun

(UK, historical) A rural settlement in which a market was held at least once a week.

commune

noun

(UK, historical) A rural settlement in which a market was held at least once a week.

villette

noun

(UK, historical) A rural settlement in which a market was held at least once a week.

villotte

noun

(UK, historical) A rural settlement in which a market was held at least once a week.

What does "town" mean?

noun A populated area with its own local government, shops, and services, generally smaller than a city.
"They grew up in a small town in the countryside."
noun The central or main built-up area of a place, as opposed to the suburbs or countryside.
"We're heading into town to do some shopping."
noun The people who live in a place, especially a place near a university (as distinct from students and staff).
"Tensions between town and gown flared during the festival."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

town in a sentence

They grew up in a small town in the countryside.
We're heading into town to do some shopping.
Tensions between town and gown flared during the festival.

Similar words in French

borough municipality settlement township townspeople

Common French translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "town" in French?

"town" in French is ville, bourg, commune. town means: A populated area with its own local government, shops, and services, generally smaller than a city.

How do you use "town" in a sentence?

Example: "They grew up in a small town in the countryside." In French, "town" is ville, bourg, commune.

Are there other ways to say "town" in French?

Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "town": ville, bourg, commune, villette, villotte.

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