noun
le parc
park
Grand espace fermé, souvent avec de l’herbe et des arbres, où on peut se promener ou jouer.
Definition & meaning
Parc generally means park: an area of land set aside for recreation, nature, or a particular purpose.
It can also refer to:
- An enclosed area for animals, or a playpen for a child.
- A collection of vehicles, equipment, or properties managed as a group, such as a vehicle fleet.
- A designated industrial or commercial area.
Grammar & Word origin
Parc is a masculine noun: un parc; plural: des parcs.
It comes from a Germanic word referring to an enclosed space. The final c is pronounced.
Synonyms & antonyms
Depending on the context:
- jardin — a garden, usually smaller and more deliberately planted than a park.
- espace vert — a green space; a broader term that can include parks.
- enclos — an enclosure, especially for animals; it emphasizes the boundary rather than the purpose.
There is no general antonym for parc.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Je vais au parc avec mes amis.noun
I am going to the park with my friends.
Où sont les parcs dans cette ville ?noun
Where are the parks in this city?
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