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La banlieue
While 'suburbs' in English can be affluent, in French, 'la banlieue' often implies sensitive urban areas with social challenges. Use 'quartiers résidentiels' for wealthy suburbs.
Examples in context
Il habite en banlieue parisienne depuis dix ans.
He has lived in the Paris suburbs for ten years.
Les politiques publiques ciblent la banlieue sensible.
Public policies target troubled suburbs.
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