French Word · Beginner
bourgade
village
Pronunciation: /buʁ.ɡad/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "village".
Example
Dans une bourgade de la Manche, dont je ne veux pas me rappeler le nom, vivait, il n’y a pas longtemps, un hidalgo […]
In a village of La Mancha, whose name I do not want to remember, lived, not long ago, an hidalgo […]
Practice tips
- Practice bourgade out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French word is for beginner-level learners.