French · Travel & Getting Around
"Neighborhood" in French: quartier
le quartier
Neighborhood in French is le quartier, masculine. Mon quartier is my neighborhood. Un quartier calme means a quiet area.
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How to pronounce quartier
Say it
luh kar-TYAY
/kaʁ.tje/
Quartier: kar-TYAY. The qu is like k; -ier like yay.
"Neighborhood" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le quartier | the neighborhood Default. | Default. |
| mon quartier | my neighborhood Where you live. | Where you live. |
| quartier résidentiel | residential neighborhood Housing areas. | Housing areas. |
| changer de quartier | to move to another area Moving within a city. | Moving within a city. |
How to use quartier in real life
- 1Small talk
J'adore mon quartier le dimanche.
I love my neighborhood on Sundays.
Mon quartier.
- 2Directions
Le restaurant est dans le quartier latin.
The restaurant is in the Latin Quarter.
Named quartier.
- 3Moving
On cherche un quartier plus calme.
We're looking for a quieter neighborhood.
Un quartier + adjective.
Mistakes English speakers make with quartier
Incorrect: La quartier est bruyant.
Correct: Le quartier est bruyant.
Quartier is masculine.
Incorrect: Mon neighborhood.
Correct: Mon quartier.
Use quartier, not English neighborhood.
Good to know
Paris and other cities are mapped by quartiers with strong identities (Marais, Croix-Rousse). People ask Tu habites quel quartier ? more often than for a street name first.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Meeting a new colleague
ChatPal
Tu habites dans quel quartier ?
Which neighborhood do you live in?
You
Dans un quartier près de la gare.
In a neighborhood near the station.
ChatPal
Moi aussi, mon quartier est pratique.
Same — my neighborhood is convenient.
You
On pourrait déjeuner un jour près de chez toi.
We could have lunch near your place someday.
This is a sample. In ChatPal you have this conversation out loud and get feedback on what you say.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Neighborhood" in French
How do you say neighborhood in French?
Le quartier.
How do you say my neighborhood?
Mon quartier.
Is quartier masculine?
Yes: le quartier.
How do you pronounce quartier?
kar-TYAY.
Learn a word, then use it out loud
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- Step 3: Get feedback
- Step 4: Use it in real scenarios
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