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Belleville

BEHL-vihl

Belleville (name) means a place name of French origin meaning "beautiful town", shared by cities in France, Canada, and the United States. Example: “They grew up in Belleville, Illinois.”

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A place name of French origin meaning "beautiful town", shared by cities in France, Canada, and the United States.

"They grew up in Belleville, Illinois."

Word forms

Bellevilles plural

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Etymology

From French belle ville, meaning "beautiful town".

Origin: French

Rhymes for Belleville

ville Lille Seville Braille Camille Lucille Orville Deville DeMille Bastille Melville reveille

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Belleville” mean?

The word “Belleville” means a place name of French origin meaning "beautiful town", shared by cities in France, Canada, and the United States.

How do you pronounce “Belleville”?

“Belleville” is pronounced BEHL-vihl (/ˈbɛlˌvɪl/ in IPA).

How do you use “Belleville” in a sentence?

Here is “Belleville” used in a sentence: “They grew up in Belleville, Illinois.”

What part of speech is “Belleville”?

“Belleville” is a name.

Where does the word “Belleville” come from?

The word “Belleville” comes from French. From French belle ville, meaning "beautiful town".

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