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bourg

Pronunciation: [bʊrɡ]

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Learn how to use bourg in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “geography”

(noun) a word that means a town or a village, often used in names of places, especially in France. It describes a small community where people live, work, and socialize.

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The bourg is known for its beautiful parks and friendly people.

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The city is much larger than the bourg nearby; it has thousands of residents compared to the small village.

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Do you know where the nearest bourg is located?

Context: “historical”

(noun) a term used in medieval times to describe a fortified town or a market town. It was a place where people traded goods and lived safely behind walls.

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The bourg during medieval times was a bustling place filled with traders.

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Unlike the bourg, the countryside had no walls for protection against invaders.

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What made the bourg different from other towns in the past?

How to pronounce bourg

Pronunciation: [bʊrɡ]

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