locale
Translation
locale, setting, venue
Examples
The book's locale is a small village in France.
The book's locale is a small village in France.
The software needs to support multiple locales.
The software needs to support multiple locales.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) locale a place where something happens or is set. The island is a beautiful locale for a vacation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: setting, venue, location, place
Etymology
From French 'local', from Latin 'locus' (place). It shares the same root as 'local'.
Memory Tips
'Locale' sounds more formal or specific than 'place'. Think of a specific 'locale' for a movie scene.