region

• Zone géographique d'un pays ou du monde, ou partie d'un ensemble plus vaste.

A noun referring to an area of a country or the world, or a part of something larger.

1. Geographical areaA2formal

   A specific area or part of a country or the world, often with particular characteristics.

   Région (aire géographique)

   • The wine region of Tuscany is famous worldwide.
   • They live in a mountainous region of the country.
   • The region experienced heavy rainfall last week.

   Synonymesareabeltdistrictexpansequartersectorterritorytractzone

2. Part of the bodyB1formal

   A particular part or area of the human body.

   Région (partie du corps)

   • He felt pain in the abdominal region.
   • The injury was in the lumbar region of his back.
   • Massage the affected region gently.

   Synonymesareapartsectionsitespotzone

3. Administrative divisionB2formal

   An area of a country or territory with its own local government.

   Circonscription administrative

   • The region voted for independence in the referendum.
   • Catalonia is an autonomous region of Spain.
   • The wine-producing regions have their own regulations.

   Synonymesareacountydepartmentdistrictmunicipalityprefectureprovincesectorterritoryzone