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quartier

neighbourhood, district

noun kar-TYEH Less Common

Also means

quarter (fraction)

Usage Note

Quartier most commonly refers to a neighbourhood or part of a city — le quartier latin in Paris is a famous example. It also means a quarter (one-fourth) in geometry or heraldry. In military contexts, les quartiers (plural) refers to barracks or lodgings.

Examples

"Elle habite dans un quartier calme."

Natural Translation

She lives in a quiet neighbourhood.

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