No. 682 in French
city
The French word for "city" is "ville," meaning a large town or urban area.
In a sentence
J'aime visiter cette belle ville pendant mes vacances.
I love visiting this beautiful city during my vacations.
Here, 'ville' refers to a populated urban location, typically with cultural and sociopolitical significance.
La ville organise une fête pour célébrer l'anniversaire de sa fondation.
The city is organizing a festival to celebrate its founding anniversary.
In this sentence, 'ville' represents the municipal entity responsible for arranging community events.
La lumière de la ville rendait le ciel nocturne moins étoilé.
The city lights made the night sky less starry.
Here, 'ville' denotes the urban region in general, characterized by its impact on the environment, such as light pollution.
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