downtown

UK
/ˈdaʊn.taʊn/
US
/ˈdaʊn.taʊn/

Translations

downtownnoun
downtowns
pl
UK
/daʊnˈtaʊn/
US
/daʊnˈtaʊn/
The new restaurant opened in the heart of downtown, attracting many office workers during lunch hours.
Le nouveau restaurant a ouvert au cœur du centre-ville, attirant de nombreux employés de bureau pendant la pause déjeuner.
Synonyms
city center
central business district
main street
urban area
metropolitan area
downtownadjective
UK
/ˈdaʊn.taʊn/
US
/ˈdaʊn.taʊn/
du centre-ville
The downtown area is bustling with activity during the day.
Le quartier du centre-ville est animé pendant la journée.
Synonyms
downtownadverb
UK
/daʊnˈtaʊn/
US
/daʊnˈtaʊn/
au centre-ville
We decided to go downtown to explore the new art gallery.
Nous avons décidé d'aller au centre-ville pour découvrir la nouvelle galerie d'art.
Synonyms
to town
into town
into the city
to the city
to the city center
into the city center
in town

Definitions

downtownnoun
The central business district of a city, typically characterized by a concentration of retail and office buildings.
The new restaurant opened in the heart of downtown, attracting many office workers during lunch hours.
A part of a city that is considered the main or central area, often associated with commercial and cultural activities.
We spent the afternoon exploring the art galleries and shops in downtown.
downtownadjective
Located in or characteristic of the central area or main business district of a city.
The downtown area is bustling with activity during the day.
downtownadverb
To or in the central part of a city.
We decided to go downtown to explore the new art gallery.