This is the 11516th most frequent French word.
riverain
"Riverain" means "inhabitant or resident near a river, lake, or road."
In this sentence, 'riverains' refers to the local residents or inhabitants of a specific area.
Les riverains ont demandé plus de zones piétonnes dans le quartier.
The residents requested more pedestrian zones in the neighborhood.
In this sentence, 'riverain' signifies someone who lives near or next to a specific natural site, such as a lake.
Le riverain du lac a construit un quai privé.
The lakeside resident built a private dock.
Here, 'riverains' again denotes residents of a certain place or vicinity, particularly relevant in a civic context.