No. 9,016 in French
cite
"A group of buildings or a district, often social housing."
In a sentence
Il cite souvent des ouvrages célèbres dans ses discours.
He often quotes famous works in his speeches.
In this sentence, 'cite' is used as a verb meaning 'to quote'.
La cité médiévale est un lieu historique fascinant.
The medieval city is a fascinating historical place.
Here, 'cite' is used as a noun meaning 'city' or 'urban area', commonly referring to a historical city area.
Elle perd son temps à vivre dans une cité sans opportunités.
She wastes her time living in a neighborhood with no opportunities.
In this usage, 'cité' refers to a residential area, often implying a suburban or housing development.
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