🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

parc urbain

Pronunciation / Transliteration: parc urbain

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
City Park/ˈsɪti pɑrk/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"Les familles se réunissent souvent au parc urbain pour des pique-niques."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A public green space within a city, designed for recreational activities and relaxation.

    "Families often gather at the city park for picnics and outdoor games."
  2. 2

    An area in a city that is landscaped and maintained for public use, often featuring playgrounds, walking paths, and gardens.

    "The city park features a beautiful rose garden and a children's playground."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'city park' combines 'city', derived from the Latin 'civitas' meaning 'citizenship' or 'city', and 'park', which comes from the Old French 'parc', referring to an enclosed area for recreation. The concept evolved in the 19th century as urban areas began to incorporate green spaces for public enjoyment.

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