Le Jardin du Luxembourg
The Luxembourg Gardens
Language note: 'Jardin' means 'garden', masculine like many '-in' words.
Culture note: Famous for its beautifully manicured lawns and statues in central Paris.
Context: They discuss relaxing spots within the city.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Le
[luh]
The
The masculine singular definite article in French.
Le Jardin du Luxembourg est un lieu de détente.
The Luxembourg Garden is a place of relaxation.
Jardin
[jar-dan]
Garden
A piece of land next to or around a house where flowers and trees are grown.
Le Jardin est en plein Paris.
The Garden is in the middle of Paris.
du
[dew]
of the
A contraction of 'de le', showing possession or relation.
Les allées du Jardin du Luxembourg sont très belles.
The paths of the Luxembourg Garden are very beautiful.
Luxembourg
[luks-am-boor]
Luxembourg
Refers to the garden and palace of Luxembourg in Paris.
Luxembourg est aussi un palais.
Luxembourg is also a palace.
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