Dans la ville ou en ville?

Zackary H.B1Kwiziq community member

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 3 weeks ago

CécileNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect 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 !

Like03 weeks ago

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

Like13 weeks ago

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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