Dans la ville ou en ville?

Zackary H.B1Kwiziq community member

Dans la ville ou en ville?

The example listed in the lesson specifies "a bakery in the town".

Une boulangerie dans la ville.

What if I was speaking in general, such as "Yes, there's a bakery in town."

Would this be translated as "Oui, il y a une boulangerie en ville." ?

Asked 2 weeks ago
CécileKwiziq team memberCorrect answer

Bonjour Zachary,

You are right, if you wanted to say generally you could say -

Oui, il y a une boulangerie en ville 

As Chris says, the difference is to the more literal and specific 'dans la ville,' which says the bakery is within the town's boundaries.

Bonne Continuation !

 

Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

dans la ville -- in the town, within the city limits
en ville -- downtown, in the center of the city

Dans la ville ou en ville?

The example listed in the lesson specifies "a bakery in the town".

Une boulangerie dans la ville.

What if I was speaking in general, such as "Yes, there's a bakery in town."

Would this be translated as "Oui, il y a une boulangerie en ville." ?

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