arrondissement

This is the 3914th most frequent French word.

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arrondissement

A district or administrative division, particularly in French cities like Paris.


Here, 'arrondissement' refers to an administrative district in a city, particularly in Paris where the city is divided into numbered districts.

J'habite dans le cinquième arrondissement de Paris.

I live in the fifth district of Paris.


In this sentence, 'arrondissement' is used in the context of local governance, emphasizing its role as an administrative unit.

Chaque arrondissement possède son propre maire et conseil municipal.

Each district has its own mayor and municipal council.


The word 'arrondissements' is applied to describe parts of a city, specifically Lyon here, highlighting cultural and geographical aspects.

Les arrondissements de Lyon sont également bien connus pour leur patrimoine culturel.

The districts of Lyon are also well known for their cultural heritage.