Boulevards Meaning in English
word · lemma: boulevard
ˈbʊɫəˌvɑɹdz
BUHL-uh-vardz
bˈuːlɪvˌɑːdz
BOOL-ih-vahdz
Definition
Wide city streets, often with trees along the sides, usually designed for both traffic and leisure walking.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in urban/planned city contexts. Always plural in this form. Collocates: 'tree-lined boulevards', 'grand boulevards'. Don't confuse with 'avenues'; not all wide streets are boulevards.
Spanish: bulevaresPortuguese (BR): boulevaresPortuguese (PT): boulevardsChinese (Simplified): 林荫大道Chinese (Traditional): 林蔭大道Hindi: बुलेवार्ड्सArabic: الجاداتBengali: বুলেভার্ড - প্রশস্ত রাস্তাRussian: бульварыJapanese: 大通りVietnamese: đại lộKorean: 대로Turkish: bulvarlarUrdu: بولیوارڈز - کشادہ سڑکیںIndonesian: bulevar
Example Sentences
Many famous cities have wide boulevards lined with trees.
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People like to walk along the boulevards in the evening.
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The city has modern boulevards and old narrow streets.
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Cafés spill out onto the boulevards in spring, making the whole city feel alive.
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Paris is famous for its elegant boulevards full of shops and flowers.
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We got lost driving down the maze of boulevards downtown.
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