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faubourg
What does faubourg mean?
French for 'suburb' (literally 'false town' — outside the old walls), and in New Orleans it's the prefix slapped on the historic neighbourhoods that grew up around the original French Quarter — Faubourg Marigny, Faubourg Tremé, Faubourg St. John, Faubourg Bouligny. Locals usually drop the 'Faubourg' in conversation ('the Marigny', 'Tremé') but it's there on every street sign and real-estate listing.
"They bought a fixer-upper in Faubourg Marigny right before prices went stupid."
Frequently asked questions
What does Faubourg mean in New Orleans?
It refers to a historic NOLA neighborhood, like Marigny, Tremé, or St. John.
How do you use Faubourg in a sentence?
"We caught a brass band walking through the Faubourg Marigny."
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