No. 1,094 in French
région
An area or district, often with administrative or geographical significance.
In a sentence
La région montagneuse est idéale pour les randonnées.
The mountainous region is excellent for hiking.
Here, 'région' refers to a geographical area characterized by mountainous terrain.
Chaque région en France a ses propres traditions culinaires.
Each region in France has its own culinary traditions.
In this sentence, 'région' denotes administrative or cultural divisions within France.
Il visite souvent la région pour affaires.
He often visits the region for business.
Here, 'région' indicates a general area or locality often associated with a specific purpose, in this case, business.
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