French Conversation · Level 150
30 words
French word
urbanisme
Pronunciation
IPA/yʁbanizm/
Meaning
- masculine nounurban planning
Example
La mairie parle de l'urbanisme local.
The town hall is discussing local urban planning.
More examples
Le service d'urbanisme a répondu aux questions des habitants.
The urban planning department answered residents' questions.
Core concept
The organized shape of a city as its streets, buildings, and spaces fit together.
Common phrases
service d'urbanisme
urban planning department
plan d'urbanisme
urban plan
projet d'urbanisme
urban development project
Similar words
aménagement: The planned improvement and organization of facilities and spaces for practical use.
plan: A diagram showing where buildings, roads, and other features are arranged.
Definition in French
L'urbanisme désigne l'ensemble des actions et des règles qui organisent l'aménagement et l'utilisation des espaces urbains pour améliorer la vie en ville.
Word origin
The noun urbanisme was formed in French from urbain and -isme, while urbain derives from Latin urbs, meaning city.
Usage tips
- Urbanisme is a formal planning term, while aménagement or plan is often more natural for a specific project or document.