No. 1,292 in French

district

An administrative or geographical division within a region or city.

In a sentence

Le district organise une fête pour tous les habitants.
The district is organizing a fair for all the inhabitants.
In this sentence, 'district' refers to an administrative division responsible for events in the community.
Elle habite dans un district connu pour ses vignobles.
She lives in a district known for its vineyards.
Here, 'district' signifies a geographical area renowned for a specific characteristic.
Le district scolaire a décidé de financer une nouvelle bibliothèque.
The school district has decided to fund a new library.
In this context, 'district' pertains to an administrative region concerned with local educational governance.

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