precinct in French
precinct in French is enceinte, bureau, canton — precinct means a defined area or district, often one with a specific administrative or official purpose.
precinct in French
enceinte
(chiefly, in the plural) An enclosed space having defined limits, normally marked by walls.
bureau
(UK) A pedestrianized and uncovered shopping area.
canton
(UK) A pedestrianized and uncovered shopping area.
commissariat
(US, law enforcement) A subdivision of a city under the jurisdiction of a specific group of police; the police station situated in that district.
arrondissement de commune
(US, law enforcement) A subdivision of a city under the jurisdiction of a specific group of police; the police station situated in that district.
district
(US, law enforcement) A subdivision of a city under the jurisdiction of a specific group of police; the police station situated in that district.
What does "precinct" mean?
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noun A defined area or district, often one with a specific administrative or official purpose.
"The pedestrian precinct downtown is closed to traffic on weekends."
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noun (US) A local police station, or the district it covers.
"He was taken to the 12th precinct for questioning."
precinct in a sentence
- The pedestrian precinct downtown is closed to traffic on weekends.
- She voted at her local precinct just around the corner.
- He was taken to the 12th precinct for questioning.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "precinct" in French?
"precinct" in French is enceinte, bureau, canton. precinct means: A defined area or district, often one with a specific administrative or official purpose.
How do you use "precinct" in a sentence?
Example: "The pedestrian precinct downtown is closed to traffic on weekends." In French, "precinct" is enceinte, bureau, canton.
Are there other ways to say "precinct" in French?
Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "precinct": enceinte, bureau, canton, commissariat, arrondissement de commune, district.
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