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cities

/ˈsɪtiz/

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noun

Villes

A large settlement, bigger than a town; sometimes with a specific legal definition, depending on the place.

Examples :

"São Paulo is the largest city in South America."

São Paulo est la plus grande ville d'Amérique du Sud.

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noun

Villes

A settlement granted special status by royal charter or letters patent; traditionally, a settlement with a cathedral regardless of size.

Examples :

"Because they all possess cathedrals, Canterbury, Salisbury, and Ely are considered cities in England, despite their relatively small populations. "

Parce qu'elles possèdent toutes des cathédrales, Canterbury, Salisbury et Ely sont considérées comme des villes en Angleterre, malgré leurs populations relativement petites.

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noun

Centre-ville

The central business district; downtown.

Examples :

"Example Sentence: "During rush hour, the cities were packed with cars and buses as everyone headed home from work." "

Pendant les heures de pointe, les centres-villes étaient bondés de voitures et de bus, alors que tout le monde rentrait du travail.

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noun

Quantité, multitude

A large amount of something (used after the noun).

Examples :

"She has cities of friends because she is so kind. "

Elle a une quantité d'amis parce qu'elle est si gentille.