La rue
Example: Les enfants jouent dans la rue après l'école.
Definition
"La rue" refers to a public street or road in a town or city where people walk, drive, and children often play, as in the example phrase: Children play in the street after school. It usually denotes an outdoor urban space used for movement and social activities.
Etymology
The term "la rue" comes from the Latin word 'ruga,' meaning a wrinkle or fold, which evolved in Old French to mean a narrow street or lane. Over time, it came to signify any public thoroughfare in a town or city. Did you know that in medieval times, streets were often very narrow and winding, reflecting the original sense of 'fold' or 'crease'?
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"La rue" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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