Faubourgs

/ˈfoʊbʊrɡz/ noun

Definition

Plural of faubourg; multiple suburbs or outer districts of cities, especially in French-speaking regions.

Etymology

The simple plural of 'faubourg' (from Old French 'faux bourg'), adding the English '-s' suffix to make it plural.

Kelly Says

Paris is famous for its distinctive faubourgs—historic neighborhoods like Faubourg Saint-Germain and Faubourg Saint-Honoré that were once suburbs but are now prestigious central districts.

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