French · Travel & Getting Around
"Street" in French: rue
la rue
Street in French is la rue. Dans la rue means in the street. Street names look like rue de Rivoli — rue first, then the name.
Address
J'habite rue des Lilas.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce rue
Say it
ROO
/ʁy/
Rue is a tight French u: roughly ROO with lips rounded. Soft r. Silent e.
"Street" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la rue | the street Default. | Default. |
| dans la rue | in the street Location. | Location. |
| au bout de la rue | at the end of the street Directions. | Directions. |
| rue + name | … Street Addresses: 12 rue Victor Hugo. | Addresses: 12 rue Victor Hugo. |
How to use rue in real life
- 1Address
J'habite rue des Lilas.
I live on Rue des Lilas.
No article in many addresses.
- 2Meeting point
On se voit au bout de la rue.
We'll meet at the end of the street.
Au bout de la rue.
- 3Noise
La rue est trop bruyante ce soir.
The street is too noisy tonight.
La rue.
Mistakes English speakers make with rue
Incorrect: Le rue.
Correct: La rue.
Rue is feminine.
Incorrect: Street Victor Hugo.
Correct: Rue Victor Hugo.
French order: rue + name.
Good to know
Addresses usually omit the article: 5 rue de la Paix. Bigger roads may be avenue, boulevard, or allée instead of rue.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Finding an address
ChatPal
C'est bien cette rue ?
Is this the right street?
You
Oui. Le 18 est plus loin dans la rue.
Yes. Number 18 is farther down the street.
ChatPal
Merci. Je vois le portail.
Thanks. I see the gate.
You
Sonnette à gauche.
Bell on the left.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Street" in French
How do you say street in French?
La rue.
How are street names written?
Rue + name, e.g. rue de Rivoli.
In the street?
Dans la rue.
How do you pronounce rue?
French u: roughly ROO with rounded lips.
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