environs

Definitions of environs
  1. noun
    a surrounding or nearby region
    synonyms: localité, proximité, voisinage
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    endroit, lieu
    a general vicinity
    environnement, proximité
    the region close around a person or thing
    paysage, vue
    the appearance of a place
    présence
    the immediate proximity of someone or something
    paysage
    an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
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    partie
    a distinct region or subdivision of a territorial or political area or community or group of people
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