Le quartier
Example: Le quartier où j'habite est calme et agréable.
Definition
"Le quartier" refers to a specific district or neighborhood within a city or town, often characterized by particular features or a sense of community, as in the phrase "Le quartier où j'habite est calme et agréable."
Etymology
The French word "le quartier" originated from the Latin term 'quartarius,' meaning 'a quarter,' which referred to a fourth part of a city or territory. Over time, it evolved in French to denote a distinct district within a town or city. Did you know that the concept of dividing cities into quarters dates back to Roman times?
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"Le quartier" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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