No. 3,914 in French
arrondissement
A district or administrative division, particularly in French cities like Paris.
In a sentence
J'habite dans le cinquième arrondissement de Paris.
I live in the fifth district of Paris.
Here, 'arrondissement' refers to an administrative district in a city, particularly in Paris where the city is divided into numbered districts.
Chaque arrondissement possède son propre maire et conseil municipal.
Each district has its own mayor and municipal council.
In this sentence, 'arrondissement' is used in the context of local governance, emphasizing its role as an administrative unit.
Les arrondissements de Lyon sont également bien connus pour leur patrimoine culturel.
The districts of Lyon are also well known for their cultural heritage.
The word 'arrondissements' is applied to describe parts of a city, specifically Lyon here, highlighting cultural and geographical aspects.
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