1. An administrative division or district, especially one of the 20 districts that make up Paris.
Usage: French origin; commonly used in English when discussing Paris or French administrative geography

Examples

• The Marais neighborhood is located in the 4th arrondissement of Paris.
• Each arrondissement in Paris has its own mayor and local government.
• The 8th arrondissement is known for its luxury shops and museums.
• She lives in the 6th arrondissement, near the Luxembourg Gardens.
• The arrondissements of Paris are numbered from 1 to 20 in a spiral pattern.