noun🔗ShareEnceinte, limites(chiefly in the plural) An enclosed space having defined limits, normally marked by walls.""The university's precincts included the library, the science building, and the student union, all surrounded by a stone wall." "L'enceinte de l'université comprenait la bibliothèque, le bâtiment scientifique et l'union étudiante, le tout entouré d'un mur de pierre.areaplacebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareQuartier piétonnier, zone commerçanteA pedestrianized and uncovered shopping area."On Saturday, we enjoyed walking through the precincts, browsing the shops and listening to the street musicians. "Le samedi, nous avons aimé nous promener dans la zone commerçante, flâner dans les magasins et écouter les musiciens de rue.areapropertybuildingcommerceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCirconscription, commissariat(law enforcement) A subdivision of a city under the jurisdiction of a specific group of police; the police station situated in that district.""After the car accident, the witness went to the local precincts to file a report." "Après l'accident de voiture, le témoin s'est rendu au commissariat local pour déposer une plainte.policeareagovernmentlawbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCirconscription, bureau de voteA 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, residents of my neighborhood vote at the local elementary school, which serves as one of the many voting precincts in the city. "Le jour des élections, les habitants de mon quartier votent à l'école primaire locale, qui sert de l'un des nombreux bureaux de vote de la ville.politicsgovernmentareaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
