1. A suburb or outlying district of a city, especially in France; a neighborhood on the outskirts of an urban area.
Usage: Plural form of faubourg; Primarily used in historical or geographical contexts referring to French cities; Often capitalized when referring to specific historic districts

Examples

• The faubourgs of Paris expanded rapidly during the 19th century.
• Many working-class families lived in the faubourgs outside the city walls.
• The artist explored the narrow streets of the old faubourgs.
• These faubourgs were once separate villages before the city grew around them.
• The faubourgs retained their distinct character and local traditions.