centre communautaire
The English phrase community centre is translated into French as centre communautaire.
A centre communautaire is a building where people in an area meet for various purposes. In France, the term Maison de quartier is often used to refer to centres that serve specific neighbourhoods.
Meaning: A building for people in an area to meet for various purposes (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Quebec, Canada, centre de loisirs is used to describe community centres that offer recreational activities.
Did you know?
- In some French regions, a community centre is referred to as a foyer, which traditionally means 'hearth' or 'home'.
- The word centre comes from the Ancient Greek kéntron, which meant a 'sharp point' or a 'sting'.
- The term communautaire is often used in French to discuss 'communalism' or 'community-based' political identities, which can carry different sociopolitical weights than the English 'community'.
Examples in context
- Où se trouve le centre social ?Where is the social center?
- J'adore participer aux activités proposées au centre de quartier.I love participating in the activities offered at the neighbourhood centre.
- Il y a un nouveau centre communautaire ici.There is a new community centre here.
- Le centre communautaire organise un concert.The community centre is organizing a concert.
- Je vais au centre communautaire pour le cours de yoga.I am going to the community centre for the yoga class.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Emma are discussing weekend activities in their neighborhood.
- GabrielTu veux aller au centre communautaire demain ?Do you want to go to the community centre tomorrow?
- EmmaOui, j'aime beaucoup ce centre communautaire.Yes, I really like this community centre.
- GabrielEmma, est-ce qu'ils ont une bibliothèque là-bas ?Emma, do they have a library there?
- EmmaOui, il y en a une.Yes, there is one.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries centre, communautaire, CC BY-SA 4.0.
