English–French
“forecourt” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/paʁvi/
Example
Le parvis du musée est calme.
The museum forecourt is quiet.
How to say “forecourt” in French
“Forecourt” in French is parvis.
A small open forecourt directly in front of a prominent building, where people enter, wait, or meet.
Example sentences with parvis
Les élèves se retrouvent sur le parvis de l'école avant les cours.
The students meet up in the forecourt in front of the school before class.
Tips for using parvis
- Parvis is masculine, so the usual form is un parvis, with the article and adjective agreeing in the masculine.