Meaning
To reside in an urban area.
Cultural Background
The 'centre-ville' is the heart of French social life, usually containing the town hall and local shops. In Quebec, 'habiter en ville' usually refers to Montreal or Quebec City, as the rest of the province is vast and rural.
Preposition rule
Remember: 'en ville' (general), 'à Paris' (specific).
Meaning
To reside in an urban area.
Preposition rule
Remember: 'en ville' (general), 'à Paris' (specific).
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct preposition.
Je préfère ___ ville.
The correct collocation is 'en ville'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesJe préfère ___ ville.
The correct collocation is 'en ville'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsIt is grammatically possible but sounds unnatural. 'En ville' is the standard idiom.
Related Phrases
Habiter à la campagne
contrastTo live in the countryside
