environs

les environs
A plural noun is a noun that is usually used in the plural form (e.g., les funérailles, les fines herbes).
plural noun
a. surroundings
Après avoir monté la tente, nous sommes allés explorer les environs.After setting up the tent, we went to explore the surroundings.
b. surrounding area
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., le chat).
(singular)
On peut faire de belles promenades autour du lac et dans les environs.You can take beautiful walks around the lake and the surrounding area.
c. vicinity
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., le chat).
(singular)
Il y a plusieurs bons restaurants dans les environs de l’hôtel.There are several good restaurants in the vicinity of the hotel.
Examples
Random Word
Roll the dice and learn a new word now!
Why use the FrenchDictionary.com dictionary?

THE BEST FRENCH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Get More than a Translation

Get examples and pronunciations for millions of French words, English words, French phrases, and English phrases.

WRITTEN BY EXPERTS

Translate with Confidence

Access millions of accurate translations written by a team of experienced English-to-French and French-to-English translators.

FRENCH AND ENGLISH EXAMPLE SENTENCES

Learn by Example

Browse thousands of French-English example sentences throughout our dictionary.

CONNECT TO THE FRENCH-SPEAKING WORLD

Express Yourself in French

Browse nuanced French-to-English and English-to-French translations and find the word you’re looking for.
Word of the Day
to adopt