noun

rue

A street in a French-speaking place.

The travelers turn down a narrow rue in Paris.

Etymology

French rue means street. English retains the French word in street names or descriptions of streets in French-speaking places.

More examples

  • The guide explained that rue meant street.
  • She copied the rue name from the map.
  • The cafe stood on a quiet rue.

Forms

rue

Similar words

street
The ordinary English term.
lane
A narrower street or road.