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town

UK
/taʊn/
US
/taʊn/

Translations

townnoun
towns
pl
UK
/taʊn/
US
/taʊn/
The town has a population of about 10,000 people.
La ville compte environ 10 000 habitants.
We went to town to do some shopping and have lunch.
Nous sommes allés au centre-ville pour faire des courses et déjeuner.
Additional translations
villePar métonymie, pour désigner les habitants ou la collectivité locale.
Synonyms
village
hamlet
locality
settlement
borough
municipality
community
city
townadjective
UK
/taʊn/
US
/taʊn/
Used attributively to modify another noun; generally non-gradable.
The town council approved the new ordinance.
Le conseil municipal a approuvé la nouvelle ordonnance.
Additional translations
urbainDans certains contextes, au sens de « relatif à la ville ».
Synonyms
inner-city
metropolitan
city
civic
municipal
urban

Definitions

townnoun
A populated area that is smaller than a city and larger than a village, typically having its own local government.
The town has a population of about 10,000 people.
The central business district or downtown area of a city.
We went to town to do some shopping and have lunch.
The residents of a town collectively.
The whole town came out to celebrate the festival.
townadjective
Relating to, located in, or characteristic of a town; municipal or urban.
The town council approved the new ordinance.
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