French Conversation · Level 4
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French word
zone
Pronunciation
IPA/zon/
Meaning
- feminine nounarea
Example
Cette zone est très calme le soir.
This area is very quiet in the evening.
More examples
La zone scolaire est limitée à 30 km/h.
The school zone is limited to 30 km/h.
Core concept
A recognizable area on a map whose limits come from its landscape, its activity, or an administrative decision.
Common phrases
zone résidentielle
residential area
zone scolaire
school zone
zone de stationnement
parking area
Similar words
quartier: A small district with a recognizable residential or commercial character.
secteur: An area or field section designated for a particular function or use.
Definition in French
Partie d'un territoire définie par des caractéristiques naturelles, humaines ou administratives.
Word origin
The noun passed into French from Latin zona, itself borrowed from Greek zōnē, originally naming a belt before acquiring broader territorial senses.
Usage tips
- French often specifies the area's function with a following noun, as in zone commerciale, zone piétonne, or zone résidentielle.