English–French
“housing estate” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/site/
Example
Il habite dans une cité depuis dix ans.
He has lived on a housing estate for ten years.
How to say “housing estate” in French
“Housing estate” in French is cité.
A cluster of apartment blocks linked by shared paths and open spaces.
Example sentences with cité
La mairie organise une fête dans la cité ce week-end.
The city hall is organizing a festival on the estate this weekend.
Tips for using cité
- In present-day French, cité can suggest a large social-housing estate, while quartier is broader and more neutral.