Arrondissement (en. Borough)

/a.ʁɔ̃.dis.mɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Administrative subdivision of a city, often with its own mayor.

The Montmartre arrondissement is famous for its artists.

L'arrondissement de Montmartre est célèbre pour ses artistes.

Administrative unit of a department, distinct from municipalities.

There are several arrondissements in the Seine department.

Il y a plusieurs arrondissements dans le département de la Seine.

Comes from the verb 'arrondir', meaning to make round, referring to geographical division.

1st arrondissement

The first administrative district of Paris.

1er arrondissement

school district

Geographic area for school administration.

arrondissement scolaire

arrondissement division

Distinction between the different subdivisions of a city.

division d'arrondissement

municipality

Administrative entity with political powers in a city.

municipalité

constituency

Electoral division for elections.

circonscription

department

Broader administrative unit grouping several arrondissements.

département

Term used informally to refer to an urban area.

I come from the 18th, it’s a super lively arrondissement.

Je viens du 18e, c'est un arrondissement super animé.

Endearing name for a neighborhood.

We're going to hang out in our arron', it's always cool there.

On va traîner dans notre arron', c'est toujours cool là-bas.