grand ensemble

French

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɡʁɑ̃.t‿ɑ̃.sɑ̃bl/

Noun

grand ensemble m (plural grands ensembles)

  1. (architecture, urban studies) housing estate, new town
    Synonym: cité
    • c. 2015, “Ennemi”, performed by Locheres Thug:
      Bienvenue dans l'grand ensemble où personne n'est ensemble / Pourtant on se ressemble
      (please add an English translation of this quotation)

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