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    Voisinage (en. Neighborhood)

    vwah-zee-nazh

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The group of people or houses surrounding a place.
    The neighborhood is very quiet in this part of the city.
    Le voisinage est très calme dans cette partie de la ville.
    The proximity or neighborhood of one thing in relation to another.
    The neighborhood of these two buildings creates a beautiful harmony.
    Le voisinage de ces deux bâtiments crée une belle harmonie.

    Etymology

    From old French 'voisinage', derived from 'voisin', which means 'close' or 'neighbor'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be on good terms with neighbors
    Having good relationships with one's neighbors.
    être en bon voisinage
    close proximity
    Immediate proximity between residences.
    voisinage rapproché
    to change neighborhoods
    To move or relocate to a new place.
    changer de voisinage

    Related Words

    neighbor
    A person who lives nearby.
    voisin
    neighborhood
    What is located in the neighborhood.
    voisinée
    district
    Zone or district of a city.
    quartier

    Slang Meanings

    The local area
    I'm going to the corner to see my neighbors.
    Je vais au coin pour voir mes voisins.
    The neighborhood
    We go out in the neighborhood to party.
    On sort dans le quartier pour faire la fête.