locale
Translation
locale
Examples
The novel's locale is a small village in France.
The novel's locale is a small village in France.
They chose a tropical island as the locale for their wedding.
They chose a tropical island as the locale for their wedding.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the noun)) a place where something happens or is set. The garden was a beautiful locale for the party.
Similar Words
Synonyms: setting, location, place, venue, scene
Etymology
From French 'local', from Latin 'localis' (pertaining to a place). It retains a more formal or literary feel than 'location'.
Memory Tips
'Locale' sounds a bit more formal than 'location'. Think of a special 'locale' for an event or story.