This is the 1461st most frequent French word.
banlieue
Suburb or outskirts of a city.
The word "banlieue" is used here to refer to the suburban area around the city of Paris.
La banlieue de Paris est connue pour sa diversité culturelle.
The suburb of Paris is known for its cultural diversity.
"Banlieue" refers in this sentence to residential areas outside of the city center, emphasizing the lifestyle and atmosphere.
Il préfère vivre en banlieue car c'est plus tranquille que la ville.
He prefers to live in the suburbs because it is quieter than the city.
This usage of "banlieue" specifies a social and geographical location where certain populations reside and interact.