noun
- Administrative divisions or districts of a city or region, especially in France; plural of arrondissement.
Usage: Primarily used in reference to French administrative geography; Paris is divided into 20 arrondissements
Examples
- Paris is organized into 20 arrondissements, each with its own character and administration.
- The arrondissements of Lyon serve as the primary administrative subdivisions of the city.
- Tourists often explore different arrondissements to experience the diverse neighborhoods of Paris.
- Each of the arrondissements has its own mayor and local government.
- The 1st arrondissement includes the Louvre Museum and other historic landmarks.
- Moving between arrondissements in Paris requires understanding the city's unique administrative structure.