la ville
A feminine noun is used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la dame, la lune).
feminine noun
a. city (large-sized)
Je préférerais vivre dans une grande ville.I would prefer to live in a big city.
b. town (small-sized or midsize)
Dans cette petite ville, tout le monde connaît le nom de son voisin.In this small town, everyone knows their neighbor’s name.
a. residents
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., les livres).
(plural)
Les décisions du maire préoccupent la ville depuis des semaines.The mayor’s decisions have concerned the residents for weeks.
a. city
Je vais emménager en ville pour trouver plus facilement du travail.I'm going to move to the city to find work more easily.
b. town
Je trouve la campagne beaucoup moins stressante que la ville.I find the countryside much less stressful than the town.
a. city council
La ville a pour projet de construire un centre d'affaires pour attirer les grandes entreprises.The city council plans to build a business center to attract major companies.
b. town council
La ville a décidé de détruire les bâtiments abandonnés.The town council has decided to demolish the abandoned buildings.
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