Bellevue is a major tech hub city in Washington State, east of Seattle, known for its strong economy (Microsoft, Amazon), high quality of life (safety, parks, diversity, good schools), and growing downtown with skyscrapers and retail. "Bellevue" means "beautiful view" in French, reflecting its natural surroundings near Lake Washington and Lake Sammamish, offering access to outdoor recreation. The name also refers to other places and institutions, like Bellevue University in Nebraska or Bellevue Hospital in NYC, but most commonly points to the Washington city.