No. 5,099 in French
wilayas
"Wilayas" are administrative divisions or provinces in some countries, primarily Algeria.
In a sentence
Les wilayas d'Algérie sont divisées en communes.
The provinces of Algeria are divided into communes.
Here, 'wilayas' is used to refer to administrative divisions comparable to provinces in Algeria.
Lors de mes voyages, j'ai traversé plusieurs wilayas.
During my travels, I crossed through several provinces.
In this context, 'wilayas' describes regions an individual might travel through, emphasizing their geographic or administrative identity.
Chaque wilaya possède ses propres traditions culturelles.
Each province has its own cultural traditions.
The word 'wilaya' here highlights specific areas as administrative entities, emphasizing their unique cultural features.
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