purlieu

• Nom désignant une zone périphérique ou une région éloignée attenante à un lieu, ou les abords d'un endroit.

A noun referring to an outer adjacent area or outlying district of a place.

1. Outer adjacent areaC2formalbritish

   An area on the outskirts or border of a place; the surrounding region.

   Abords, alentours

   • They lived in the purlieus of the ancient forest.
   • The village lies in the purlieus of the city.
   • Explorers ventured into the purlieus of the desert.

   Synonymesborderlandconfinesenvironsfringeperiphery

2. Haunt or usual placeC2formalbritish

   A place where someone frequently visits or spends time.

   Repaire habituel

   • The old pub was one of his favorite purlieus.
   • She returned to her childhood purlieus.
   • The park became a purlieu for local artists.

   Synonymesdenhangouthauntresortretreatstamping ground