rural

• Relatif à la campagne, à la vie hors des villes, à l'agriculture et aux zones peu peuplées, par opposition à urbain.

Relating to the countryside, rather than the town.

1. Countryside relatedB1formal

   Relating to the countryside rather than the town or city.

   relatif à la campagne

   • She lives in a rural area with beautiful landscapes.
   • Rural communities often rely on agriculture for their economy.
   • The rural roads are less crowded than city streets.

   Synonymesagrarianagriculturalbucoliccountrypastoralrusticsylvan

   Antonymescitymetropolitanmunicipalurban

2. Agricultural or rusticB1formal

   Characteristic of farming or country life.

   Rural (agricole ou rustique)

   • The rural lifestyle is peaceful and close to nature.
   • He enjoys the rural traditions of the village.
   • Rural development programs aim to improve infrastructure.

   Synonymesagrarianagriculturalbucoliccountryfarmfarmlandpastoralprovincialrusticsylvan

   Antonymescitymetropolitanurban