Les arrondissements de Paris/Paris est un escargot

Flashcards pour étudier les arrondissements de Paris, leurs caractéristiques, et leur histoire.

escargot

Snail

une spirale qui part du centre

A spiralthat extends from the center

arrondissement

District

un maire élu

an elected mayor

ce dédale

this maze

bien lotis

well-to-do areas

bourgeoisie

Merchant class

se côtoient

to be adjacent to each other

aux caniches toilettés

groomed poodles

faire très 16e

Idiomatic phrase meaning a chic and prim person

au nord

in the north

d'ouest en est

from the west to the east

la fumée

The smoke or pollution

concubinage

Cohabitation

un défilé

A parade that celebrates events or occasions.

branché par excellence

Sought-after and trendy area

 bio

short for biologique meaning organic

 ateliers

Workshops or studios for artists and craftsmen, often used for creating art, crafts, or other handmade goods.

 attirer

to attract or draw in residents

numérotés de gauche à droite

numbered from left to right

la Seine

River flowing through Paris.

 le préfet Haussmann

The prefect (leader) who oversaw the major renovations of Paris during the 19th century. He is known for transforming the city's layout and architecture.

habitant

Resident

se marier à la mairie du 13e arrondissement

to live together without being married, i.e., in a cohabiting relationship.

inconvenante

Unpleasant or inconvenient

 Deauville

A coastal resort town in Normandy, known for its sandy beaches and luxury hotels.

au stade d'ébauche

a preliminary stage in the development of a project or idea.

banlieue

Suburb

métropole

Metropolis