English–French

“rural” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁyʁal/

Example

Elle préfère la vie rurale.

She prefers rural life.

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How to say “rural” in French

“Rural” in French is rural.

A quiet countryside setting where agriculture shapes daily life and settlement.

Full entry for rural: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with rural

Le marché local reflète le mode de vie rural.

The local market reflects the rural way of life.

Tips for using rural

  • Rural is more common in formal, administrative, and statistical contexts, while à la campagne often sounds more natural in everyday speech.

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