noun
locale
loh-KAHL
Locale (noun) means the particular place where something happens or is set. Example: “The film's locale is a small fishing village in Portugal.”
noun
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The particular place where something happens or is set.
"The film's locale is a small fishing village in Portugal."
"Being near running water and good shade, the explorers decided it was a good locale for setting up camp."
How to use locale
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA specific setting or place, often used to describe where a story or event takes place.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "local" (the adjective) — "locale" is always a noun meaning the place itself.
Easily confused with
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Word forms
- Plural
- locales
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The film's _____ is a small fishing village in Portugal.
Etymology
Borrowed from French, from the adjective local used as a noun.
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Rhymes for locale
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What does “locale” mean?
The word “locale” means the particular place where something happens or is set. In plain terms, a specific setting or place, often used to describe where a story or event takes place.
How do you pronounce “locale”?
“Locale” is pronounced loh-KAHL (/loʊˈkæl/ in IPA).
How do you use “locale” in a sentence?
Here is “locale” used in a sentence: “The film's locale is a small fishing village in Portugal.”
What part of speech is “locale”?
“Locale” is a noun.
Where does the word “locale” come from?
The word “locale” comes from French. Borrowed from French, from the adjective local used as a noun.
