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    Canton (en. Canton)

    /kɑ̃.tɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Territory of a municipality or a group of municipalities.
    The canton of Geneva is very attractive.
    Le canton de Genève est très attractif.
    Division of a country into smaller regions.
    Switzerland is composed of several cantons.
    La Suisse est composée de plusieurs cantons.
    Military unit in some countries.
    He served in a canton of the army.
    Il a servi dans un canton de l'armée.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'cantō', which means to sing.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    voice range
    The tone of the voice.
    canton de voix
    to station troops
    To station a military troop in a particular place.
    cantonner une troupes

    Related Words

    cantonization
    Action of dividing a territory into cantons.
    cantonisation
    cantoning
    Movement of troops in a canton.
    cantonnement

    Slang Meanings

    To rely on one's canton
    He relies on his canton to make decisions.
    Il se fie à son canton pour prendre des décisions.
    To be stationed
    He is stationed in the wrong place to work.
    Il est cantonné au mauvais endroit pour travailler.