English–French
“city center” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/sɑ̃tʁəvil/
Example
Le centre-ville est animé le soir.
The city center is lively in the evening.
How to say “city center” in French
“City center” in French is centre-ville.
The lively central district where errands, commerce, and public activity converge.
Example sentences with centre-ville
Il travaille au centre-ville tous les jours.
He works downtown every day.
Tips for using centre-ville
- En centre-ville is also common for location, often without an article, as in travailler en centre-ville.