What does canton in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word canton in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use canton in French.

The word canton in French means canton, canton, county, municipality, township, region, commune, canton, main canton town, canton capital. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word canton

canton

nom masculin (France (subdivision administrative)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Il y a 3883 cantons en France métropolitaine.
There are 3883 cantons in mainland France.

canton

nom masculin (Suisse (subdivision d'un pays)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
La Confédération Helvétique est composée de cantons.
The Swiss Confederation is made up of cantons.

county, municipality, township, region, commune

nom masculin (Can (subdivision cadastrale)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Un canton pouvait accueillir en peu plus de 300 colons.
A commune could accommodate just over 300 settlers.

canton

nom masculin (Héraldique (angle de l'écu) (Heraldry)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

main canton town, canton capital

nom masculin (ville principale d'un canton) (Switzerland)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

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