French word

parc

Pronunciation

IPA/paʁk/

Meaning

  • masculine nounpark

Example

Les enfants jouent dans le parc.

The children are playing in the park.

Illustration for parc (park)

More examples

Il promène son chien dans le parc chaque matin.

He walks his dog in the park every morning.

Core concept

A public green space with trees, lawns, paths, and places for play or rest.

Common phrases

  • aller au parc

    go to the park

  • se promener dans le parc

    take a walk in the park

  • jouer dans le parc

    play in the park

Similar words

jardin: A small enclosed garden near a home or building, planted with flowers and greenery.
square: A small landscaped urban park with paths and benches for brief rests or meetings.
aire de jeux: An area equipped with slides, swings, and other facilities for children to play.
espace vert: A public green space with lawns and trees near buildings or roads.

Definition in French

Espace aménagé, souvent planté d'arbres et de pelouses, ouvert au public pour la promenade, les jeux et le repos.

Word origin

French parc comes through Old French from a Germanic word for an enclosed area and is cognate with English park.

Usage tips

  • The usual destination phrase is au parc, while dans le parc emphasizes being inside the park.

Other meanings

  • groundsnoun

Related words

  • parquerparkverb

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