left bank

• Désigne la rive gauche d'un cours d'eau lorsqu'on regarde vers l'aval (dans le sens du courant), souvent employé dans un contexte géographique ou dans des noms de lieux (par exemple, la Rive gauche de la Seine à Paris).

Refers to the left side of a river when facing downstream, often used in geographical contexts or as part of place names (e.g., Left Bank of the Seine in Paris).

1. Geographical side of a riverB1formal

   The bank of a river that is on the left side when facing downstream (the direction the water flows).

   rive gauche

   • The city of Paris is divided by the Seine; the Left Bank is known for its artistic history.
   • The left bank of the river is more densely forested.
   • We walked along the left bank of the Danube.

2. Cultural district in ParisB2formal

   A specific area in Paris, France, located on the southern bank of the Seine River, historically associated with artists, writers, and intellectuals.

   Rive gauche

   • Many famous writers lived in the Left Bank during the 1920s.
   • The Left Bank is famous for its cafes and bookshops.
   • She visited the Left Bank to explore its art galleries.