urbanise

• Verbe signifiant donner à un territoire un caractère plus urbain, généralement par la construction d'infrastructures et l'augmentation de la densité de population.

A verb meaning to make an area more urban in character, typically by building infrastructure and increasing population density.

1. To make city-likeB2formal

   To transform a rural area into a more urban, city-like environment, often through development and industrialization.

   Urbaniser

   • The government plans to urbanise the coastal region to attract tourism.
   • Rapidly urbanising areas often face challenges with infrastructure.
   • They are working to urbanise the village by building new roads and schools.

   Synonymescitify

2. To impart urban habitsC1formal

   To introduce or adopt the customs, lifestyles, and responsibilities typical of city dwellers.

   urbaniser (au sens d'adopter les mœurs citadines)

   • The influx of people from the countryside helped urbanise the local culture.
   • New policies aim to urbanise the workforce by promoting modern skills.
   • As the town grew, its residents became more urbanised in their daily routines.

   Synonymescitify