noun🔗ShareEnceinte, secteur(chiefly in the plural) An enclosed space having defined limits, normally marked by walls."The school's various precincts, separated by high fences, kept the different grade levels apart. "Les différents secteurs de l'école, séparés par de hautes clôtures, maintenaient les différents niveaux scolaires à l'écart.areaplacebuildingpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareZone piétonne, quartier commerçantA pedestrianized and uncovered shopping area."The downtown precinct was a pleasant place to walk and shop on a Saturday morning. "La zone piétonne du centre-ville était un endroit agréable pour se promener et faire du shopping le samedi matin.areabuildingcommerceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCommissariat, circonscription de police(law enforcement) A subdivision of a city under the jurisdiction of a specific group of police; the police station situated in that district."The suspect was apprehended by officers from the city precinct on Elm Street. "Le suspect a été appréhendé par des agents du commissariat de la ville sur Elm Street.policeareagovernmentlawbuildingorganizationplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCirconscription, quartierA subdivision of a city or town for the purposes of voting and representation in city or town government. In cities, precincts may be grouped into wards.""On election day, we all vote at the polling place in our precinct." "Le jour de l'élection, nous votons tous au bureau de vote de notre circonscription.politicsgovernmentareaorganizationplacestateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
