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régional

/ʁe.ʒjɔ.nal/
adjective★Intermediate
general

Relating to a particular region or area, rather than a whole country or the world.

Le gouvernement a lancé un programme de développement régional.

The government launched a regional development program.

💡

Often used to describe cultural, economic, or administrative divisions within a country.

Collocations

autorité régionaleregional authorityéconomie régionaleregional economylangue régionaleregional language

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Related Phrases

identité régionalephrase
regional identity
politique régionalephrase
regional policy

💡Pro Tip

Administrative Use

In France, 'régional' often refers to the administrative regions established by the government.

📖Word Origin

From Old French 'regional', from Latin 'regionalis', from 'regio' (region).

📝Usage Notes

Can refer to administrative divisions, cultural differences, or economic zones within a country.

Word Breakdown

région
region
root
+
-al
relating to
suffix
Dictionnaire Français-Anglais

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