parc
/paʁk/masculine
The English word "park" (as a recreational area) is translated into French as parc.
The noun parc refers to a ground for recreation. If you are specifically referring to a playground, the term aire de jeux is used.
Meaning: ground for recreation (noun)
Which one should you use?
The noun parc refers to a recreational area or garden, whereas the verb parquer refers to the act of parking or confining something. While parquer can mean to park, stationner is the more common and standard term used for parking a vehicle in a designated spot.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
parc is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/paʁk/
Did you know?
- While parc means a recreational area, the term parc automobile refers to a company's entire fleet of vehicles rather than a parking lot.
- The word parc may have roots in the language of the Franks, the Germanic tribe that played a decisive role in the formation of the French language.
- While parc refers to a recreational area, if you use the verb parquer, you are often talking about herding livestock or confining animals in an enclosure.
Examples in context
- Je vais au parc.I go to the park.This example shows how to say you are going to the parc.Tatoeba #822266 by sacredceltic, translation #257353 by CK
- Le parc est vide.The park is empty.This example is useful for describing the state of the parc.Tatoeba #7094569 by Micsmithel, translation #8471235 by Rawrren
- Le parc est ombragé.The park is shady.This example describes the environmental quality of the parc.Tatoeba #10131014 by lbdx, translation #2002575 by bichodebola
- Dans cette ville, il y a un grand parc magnifique.In this city, there is a beautiful big park.
- Allons au p'tit parc près de chez moi !Let's go to the little park near my place!
- L'après-midi, les enfants jouent au parc.In the afternoon, children play in the park.
- Le parc est un endroit idéal pour se détendre et profiter de la nature.The park is an ideal place to relax and enjoy nature.
- Mon chien aime courir dans le parc.My dog loves to run in the park.
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Example conversation
Hugo and Manon are planning a weekend walk.
- HugoTu veux aller au parc demain ?Do you want to go to the park tomorrow?
- ManonOui, c'est une bonne idée, Hugo.Yes, it is a good idea, Hugo.
- HugoLe parc est très calme le dimanche.The park is very quiet on Sundays.
- ManonParfait, on s'y retrouve !Perfect, let's meet there!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “park” translations and entries parc, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries parc, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
