Skyscraper (Gratte-ciel) (SKY-skray-per)
A very tall building.
The city skyline is dominated by skyscrapers.

Park (Parc) (pahrk)
A public area with grass, trees, and often recreational facilities.
We went for a walk in the park.

Street (Rue) (street)
A public road in a city or town.
The street was crowded with people.

Square (Place) (skwair)
An open area in a city or town, often surrounded by buildings.
People gathered in the main square.

Market (Marché) (MAHR-kit)
A place where goods are bought and sold, especially food.
We bought fresh produce at the market.

Neighborhood (Quartier) (NAY-ber-hood)
A district forming a community within a town or city.
This is a quiet neighborhood.

Bridge (Pont) (brij)
A structure carrying a road, path, railroad, or canal across a river, ravine, or other obstacle.
The bridge connects the two parts of the city.

Fountain (Fontaine) (FOUN-tin)
A decorative structure from which water is pumped so that it rises into the air.
The fountain in the park is beautiful.

Statue (Statue) (STAT-yoo)
A carved or cast figure of a person or animal, especially one that is life-size or larger.
There is a famous statue in the city center.

Alley (Ruelle) (AL-ee)
A narrow passageway between or behind buildings.
The restaurant is located down a small alley.

Shopping (Shopping) (SHOP-ing)
The activity of buying goods from shops.
We went shopping at the mall.

Dining (Dîner) (DY-ning)
Eating a meal, especially in a restaurant.
The city offers a wide variety of dining options.

Visiting Museums (Visiter des musées) (VIZ-it-ing myoo-ZEE-umz)
Going to places that display exhibits.
We spent the day visiting museums.

Attending Theater (Assister au théâtre) (uh-TEND-ing THEE-uh-ter)
Going to see a play or performance.
We are attending the theater tonight.

Sightseeing (Tourisme) (SYT-see-ing)
Visiting interesting places; tourism.
We did some sightseeing during our city break.

Commuting (Faire la navette) (kuh-MYOO-ting)
Traveling some distance between one's home and place of work on a regular basis.
Commuting to the city can be time-consuming.

Exercising (Faire de l'exercice) (EK-ser-syz-ing)
Engaging in physical activity to sustain or improve health and fitness.
Many people exercise in the city parks.

Socializing (Socialiser) (SOH-shuh-lyz-ing)
Spending time with other people in a friendly way.
The city offers many opportunities for socializing.

Working (Travailler) (WURK-ing)
Being engaged in paid employment.
Most people in the city are working.

Studying (Étudier) (STUD-ee-ing)
Devoting time and attention to acquiring knowledge on a subject or subjects.
There are many students studying in the city's universities.

Public Transport (Transports en commun) (PUH-blik TRANS-port)
Systems of transport available for use by the public, typically running on fixed routes and charging set fares.
The city has an efficient public transport system.

Bus Stop (Arrêt de bus) (bus stop)
A designated place where buses regularly stop to allow passengers to get on and off.
The bus stop is just around the corner.

Train Station (Gare) (trayn STAY-shun)
A place on a railway line where trains regularly stop to load or unload passengers or freight.
We met at the train station.

Hospital (Hôpital) (HOS-pi-tuhl)
An institution providing medical or surgical treatment and nursing care for sick or injured people.
The nearest hospital is quite far.

School (École) (skool)
An institution for educating children.
There is a good school in this area.

Police Station (Commissariat de police) (puh-LEES STAY-shun)
The local office of the police in a particular area.
We reported the incident at the police station.

Fire Station (Caserne de pompiers) (FYR STAY-shun)
A building housing firefighters and their equipment.
The fire station is located downtown.

Library (Bibliothèque) (LY-brer-ee)
A building or room containing a collection of books and other printed material for reading, borrowing, or reference.
I borrowed a book from the library.

Post Office (Bureau de poste) (pohst OF-is)
A department or organization responsible for postal services.
I need to go to the post office to send a letter.

City Hall (Mairie) (SIT-ee hawl)
The chief administrative building of a city or town, housing the offices of the mayor and city council.
The city hall is an impressive building.

Tourist Information (Office de tourisme) (TOO-rist in-for-MAY-shun)
A place providing information for tourists.
We got a map from the tourist information center.