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région

region

noun reh-ZHYOHN Less Common

Also means

area

Usage Note

Région in France refers specifically to the 18 administrative regions (13 in metropolitan France, 5 overseas) that form the largest sub-national division. Région also covers informal geographic areas. The adjective régional and the noun régionalisme derive from it.

Examples

"La région est connue pour ses vins."

Natural Translation

The region is known for its wines.

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