ruelle
English
Etymology
Pronunciation
Noun
ruelle (plural ruelles)
- (archaic) The space between the bed and the wall.
- (archaic or historical) A chamber, especially as formerly used in France to hold a reception or a literary gathering.
- (archaic) A private circle, a coterie.
French
Etymology
Pronunciation
Noun
ruelle f (plural ruelles)
- lane, alley, laneway, alleyway
- (archaic) ruelle (space between bed and wall)
- (historical) ruelle (room used to hold literary gatherings)
Further reading
- “ruelle”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé [Digitized Treasury of the French Language], 2012.
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