ville de l'amour
The phrase "city of love" in French is ville de l'amour.
ville de l'amour is a literal translation of "city of love" and is often used poetically or in travel contexts. It is a romantic nickname used to refer to the city of Paris.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the phrase as a specific title or noun phrase, you must include the definite article la before ville.
Did you know?
- In French, the word amour is masculine in general use but can be treated as feminine in poetry and literature to create a more formal or romantic tone.
- While English speakers call Paris the 'city of love', locals more frequently use the nickname la Ville Lumière, which means 'the City of Light'.
- The word ville actually traces its roots back to the Latin vīlla, which originally referred to a country house or a rural estate rather than a dense urban center.
Examples in context
- Paris est la ville de l'amour.Paris is the city of love.This sentence demonstrates how to use ville de l'amour to identify Paris.Tatoeba #3514445 by sacredceltic, translation #3496380 by Hybrid
- On appelle Paris la ville de l'amour.People call Paris the city of love.
- Je veux visiter la ville de l'amour.I want to visit the city of love.
Example conversation
Chloé and Hugo are talking about their travel plans.
- ChloéTu veux aller à Paris ?Do you want to go to Paris?
- HugoOui, c'est la ville de l'amour.Yes, it is the city of love.
- ChloéC'est une idée très romantique, Hugo.That is a very romantic idea, Hugo.
- HugoOn y va ensemble alors ?Shall we go there together then?
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, ville, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
