arrondissements

[uh-ron-dis-muhnts]

arrondissements Definition

administrative districts in certain large cities, especially Paris.

Using arrondissements: Examples

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  • Example

    Paris is divided into 20 arrondissements.

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    The arrondissements of Paris are numbered from 1 to 20.

  • Example

    Each arrondissement has its own town hall and mayor.

Origins of arrondissements

from French 'arrondissement', from 'arrondir' meaning 'to round off'

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Summary: arrondissements in Brief

'Arrondissements' [uh-ron-dis-muhnts] are administrative districts in certain large cities, particularly Paris. Paris is divided into 20 arrondissements, each with its own town hall and mayor. The term comes from the French word 'arrondir,' meaning 'to round off.'