arrondissement
Americannoun
plural
arrondissements-
the largest administrative division of a French department, comprising a number of cantons.
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an administrative district of certain large cities in France.
noun
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the largest administrative subdivision of a department
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a municipal district of certain cities, esp Paris
Etymology
Origin of arrondissement
1800–10; < French, equivalent to arrondiss- (variant stem of arrondir to round out; see a- 5, round 1) + -ment -ment
Example Sentences
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Le Bon Marché, a luxury retail store in the 7th arrondissement in Paris, has two-week-long sales both in March and in October called “Très Bon Marché” days.
From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026
Come nightfall, I walked to the 11th arrondissement, known for its dining and shopping.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026
Hoover and his staff have established an office on Rue de la Paix in the 2nd arrondissement, a neighborhood known for its upscale jewelers and boutiques.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 23, 2024
The driver initially fled the scene, in the French capital's 20th arrondissement, but was later arrested, officers added.
From BBC • Jul. 17, 2024
Von Rumpel enters an apartment house in the 5th arrondissement.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
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