cité

This is the 824th most frequent French word.

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cité

A "cité" is a "city" or "urban community," often referring to a historic or specific area within a city in French.


Here, 'cité' is used to mean a 'city', specifically an old or historically significant urban area.

La cité médiévale attire de nombreux touristes.

The medieval city attracts many tourists.


In this context, 'cité' is the past participle of the verb 'citer', meaning 'to quote or cite'.

Elle a cité un passage intéressant du livre.

She quoted an interesting passage from the book.


Here, 'cité' refers to a specific neighborhood or a type of housing development, often in suburban areas.

Les jeunes de la cité se réunissent au centre culturel.

The youths from the housing estate gather at the cultural center.