No. 1,465 in French
boulevard
A wide street, often lined with trees.
In a sentence
Le boulevard est large et bordé d'arbres.
The boulevard is wide and lined with trees.
Here, 'boulevard' refers to a wide street in a city often lined with trees or significant establishments.
Nous avons décidé de marcher le long du boulevard pour profiter de l'air frais.
We decided to walk along the boulevard to enjoy the fresh air.
In this example, 'boulevard' serves as a setting for an activity, highlighting its role as a public space for leisure.
Ils ont ouvert un nouveau café sur le boulevard.
They have opened a new café on the boulevard.
Here, 'boulevard' is used to indicate the location of a business establishment, emphasizing its significance as a central or well-frequented area in a city.
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