How to Say ‘Around the city’ in French
En ville
ahn veel
[ahn veel]
💬 Usage Tip: Short and useful phrase. « En ville » means in town / in the city, not literally just inside a city center.
🇫🇷 In France: In many French cities, people skate along quays, large squares, and bike-friendly routes—especially when the weather is nice.
Phrase Breakdown
En
[ahn]
in
Preposition meaning in.
Je roule en ville le soir.
I skate in the city in the evening.
ville
[veel]
city
Means town or city.
La ville a de bonnes pistes pour le roller.
The city has good paths for skating.
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