arrondissement

Meanings

• noun

  An administrative district in a large city, especially in Paris.

  - "The Louvre Museum is located in the 1st arrondissement."
  - "I lived in the 6th arrondissement when I studied abroad."

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Variants

List of all variants of arrondissement that leads to same result
arrondissement , arrondissements

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Etymology

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From French, meaning to adjust or set in order, derived from the verb arrondir.

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Trivia

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1. The 1st arrondissement is the smallest in size.

2. The 20th arrondissement was once a working-class neighborhood but has become more gentrified in recent years.

3. The 13th arrondissement is known as the 'Bobo' district (Bourgeois Bohemians).

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Related Concepts

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1. quarter: An arrondissement can also be referred to as a quarter, especially in English.

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Culture

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Arrondissements are an integral part of Parisian life and identity. Each arrondissement has its unique character and charm, reflected in its architecture, cafes, shops, and residents.

How to Memorize "arrondissement"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a map of Paris with its arrondissements numbered like a clock, starting from the center at the 1st arrondissement.

2. associate
   

   - Associate each arrondissement with a famous landmark or attraction within it.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the first letter of each arrondissement, forming the acronym 'Ile de France'.

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