centre-ville /sˈɑ̃tʁvˈil/ · noun · CEFR B1. French translation of "city centre".

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Translation and Meaning

  • Word: centre-ville
  • Language: French
  • Meaning: city centre
  • IPA: /sˈɑ̃tʁvˈil/
  • CEFR Level: B1
  • Part of speech: noun
  • Image:Photo of centre-ville (French)

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Example Sentences

  • Le centre-ville est très animé pendant la journée. English: The city center is very busy during the day.
  • Nous nous sommes rencontrés dans un café du centre-ville. English: We met in a downtown café.
  • Il y a beaucoup de magasins dans le centre-ville. English: There are a lot of shops downtown.

When and How to Use "centre-ville"

Use "centre-ville" when you want to talk about "city centre" in French. It functions as "noun". Because it appears in B1 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your French study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.

Frequently asked questions

What does "centre-ville" mean in French?

"centre-ville" is the French word for "city centre".

What CEFR level is "centre-ville"?

"centre-ville" is tagged at CEFR B1 in SmartWords French vocabulary content.

What part of speech is "centre-ville"?

"centre-ville" is tagged as a noun in SmartWords.

Can you show "centre-ville" in a sentence?

Le centre-ville est très animé pendant la journée.

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