German word

Boulevard

Pronunciation

IPA/buləˈvaːɐ̯/

Meaning

  • masculine nounboulevard

Example

Ich gehe gern auf den Boulevard.

I like walking along the boulevard.

Illustration for Boulevard (boulevard)

More examples

Die Cafés am Boulevard laden zum Verweilen ein.

The cafés on the boulevard invite you to linger.

Core concept

A broad city thoroughfare with space for strolling, shops, and often rows of trees.

Common phrases

  • am Boulevard flanieren

    stroll along the boulevard

  • Geschäfte am Boulevard

    shops on the boulevard

Similar words

Straße: A common street where buildings, vehicles, pedestrians, and shops are found.
Allee: A tree-lined avenue designed for easy walking.
Gasse: A small, narrow street running between buildings.
Promenade: A scenic walking path, especially beside the sea.

Definition in German

Eine breite, häufig baumbestandene Straße in einer Stadt, meist als prominente Einkaufs- oder Promenadezone genutzt.

Word origin

German Boulevard comes from French boulevard, which developed from Dutch bolwerk, or 'bulwark', after fortified walls became promenades.

Usage tips

  • Boulevard is masculine in German, with the forms der Boulevard and die Boulevards.

Other meanings

  • avenuenoun

Opposites

  • Gassealleynoun
  • Hinterstraßebackstreetnoun

Related words

  • Boulevardpressetabloid pressnoun
  • Boulevardblatttabloid newspapernoun

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