No. 824 in French
cité
A "cité" is a "city" or "urban community," often referring to a historic or specific area within a city in French.
In a sentence
La cité médiévale attire de nombreux touristes.
The medieval city attracts many tourists.
Here, 'cité' is used to mean a 'city', specifically an old or historically significant urban area.
Elle a cité un passage intéressant du livre.
She quoted an interesting passage from the book.
In this context, 'cité' is the past participle of the verb 'citer', meaning 'to quote or cite'.
Les jeunes de la cité se réunissent au centre culturel.
The youths from the housing estate gather at the cultural center.
Here, 'cité' refers to a specific neighborhood or a type of housing development, often in suburban areas.
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