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favela in French

favela in French is favela — favela means a densely populated, informal urban settlement, especially in Brazil, often lacking full access to public services.

favela in French

favela
noun
A slum or shantytown, especially in Brazil.

What does "favela" mean?

  1. noun A densely populated, informal urban settlement, especially in Brazil, often lacking full access to public services.
    "The documentary follows a family living in a favela on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro."
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favela in a sentence

  • The documentary follows a family living in a favela on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro.

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What is "favela" in French?

"favela" in French is favela. favela means: A densely populated, informal urban settlement, especially in Brazil, often lacking full access to public services.

How do you use "favela" in a sentence?

Example: "The documentary follows a family living in a favela on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro." In French, "favela" is favela.

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