This is the 5534th most frequent French word.
bourg
A small town or market town.
Here, 'bourg' refers to a small town, often one with historical significance or central importance.
Le bourg ancien est rempli d'histoire.
The old town is filled with history.
In this sentence, 'bourg' is used to describe a small settlement or village one passes through.
Nous avons traversé le bourg pour rejoindre la rivière.
We crossed the village to reach the river.
'Bourg' here is used to denote a central location, often a market town or urban settlement within the wider region.