French Conversation · Level 13
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French word
rue
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁy/
Meaning
- feminine nounstreet
Example
Il habite dans la rue principale du village.
He lives on the village's main street.
More examples
La librairie est au coin de la rue étroite.
The bookstore is at the corner of the narrow street.
Core concept
A built-up urban corridor where pedestrians and vehicles move between rows of buildings.
Common phrases
au coin de la rue
at the corner of the street
la rue étroite
the narrow street
se promener dans la rue
take a walk in the street
Similar words
avenue: A broad, prominent urban street with rows of trees and wide sidewalks.
boulevard: A major city street with heavy traffic, broad lanes, and well-developed sidewalks.
route: A long road used for driving between cities or through suburban areas.
chemin: A narrow path through the countryside or woods, often used by walkers and cyclists.
Definition in French
Voie publique bordée de bâtiments en milieu urbain, destinée à la circulation des piétons et des véhicules.
Word origin
French rue descends from Latin ruga, meaning a wrinkle or furrow, through Old French, reflecting the idea of a long line or groove.
Usage tips
- Rue is feminine, so standard forms include la rue and cette rue rather than masculine articles.
Other meanings
- roadnoun
Related words
- ruellealleynoun