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commune

UK
/ˈkɒm.juːn/
US
/ˈkɑː.mjun/

Translations

communenoun
communes
pl
UK
/ˈkɒm.juːn/
US
/ˈkɑː.mjun/
communeSens administratif, surtout en Europe.
The commune of Saint-Denis is located in the northern suburbs of Paris.
La commune de Saint-Denis se trouve dans les banlieues nord de Paris.
communeSens historique : cité ou ville médiévale jouissant d’une certaine autonomie.
During the Middle Ages, many Italian communes minted their own coins and raised militias.
Au Moyen Âge, de nombreuses communes italiennes frappaient leur propre monnaie et levaient des milices.
communautéSens sociologique : groupe vivant ensemble et partageant biens et responsabilités.
The members of the commune worked together to maintain their shared garden and kitchen.
Les membres de la communauté travaillaient ensemble pour entretenir leur jardin et leur cuisine communs.
Synonyms
locality
association
collective
neighborhood
district
municipality
community
communeverb
communed
Past Simple
communed
Past Participle
communing
Gerund
UK
/kəˈmjuːn/
US
/kəˈmjun/
communierSens religieux : recevoir la communion.
The congregation gathered to commune during the Sunday service.
Les fidèles se sont rassemblés pour communier pendant l’office du dimanche.
communierSens figuré : entrer en communion intime avec, notamment avec la nature.
She would often commune with nature during her morning walks.
Elle aimait souvent communier avec la nature pendant ses promenades matinales.
Synonyms
communicate
interact
chat
talk
discuss
converse
communeadjective
UK
/ˈkɒm.juːn/
US
/ˈkɑː.mjun/
Used attributively to modify another noun, denoting relation to a commune.
communalRelatif à la commune, surtout dans le contexte administratif.
The commune elections will take place in October.
Les élections communales auront lieu en octobre.

Definitions

communenoun
A group of people living together and sharing possessions and responsibilities.
The members of the commune worked together to maintain their shared garden and kitchen.
A small administrative district in some countries, especially in Europe.
The commune of Saint-Denis is located in the northern suburbs of Paris.
A medieval European town or city that secured a measure of self-governance from feudal or ecclesiastical authority.
During the Middle Ages, many Italian communes minted their own coins and raised militias.
communeverb
To communicate intimately or share thoughts and feelings.
She would often commune with nature during her morning walks.
To receive Holy Communion in a religious context.
The congregation gathered to commune during the Sunday service.
communeadjective
Relating to or characteristic of a commune (either a collective community or an administrative district).
The commune elections will take place in October.
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