How to Say “Zoning” in French

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zonage
The English phrase "zoning" is translated into French as zonage.
The term zonage is used in technical, urban planning and legal contexts to refer to the division of land into zones.
Meaning: legal: regulation of property use and construction (noun)

Is it said differently in some regions?

In France, the term plan local d'urbanisme (PLU) is used to refer to the urban planning document that outlines zoning regulations and land use within a municipality. In some French-speaking regions, particularly in Canada (Quebec), plan d'aménagement is used to describe zoning and land-use planning.

Did you know?

  • The term zonage in French can sometimes be used metaphorically in biology or medicine to describe the distribution of specific functions in an organ.
  • In French architectural history, the concept of zonage was heavily influenced by Le Corbusier, who proposed the 'Charter of Athens' to strictly separate living, working, and leisure areas.
  • France uses a concept called zonage fiscal to provide tax breaks to businesses that move to disadvantaged areas, known as zones franches urbaines.

Examples in context

  • Le plan de zonage de la ville a récemment été mis à jour.
    The city's zoning plan was recently updated.
  • Le découpage urbain permet de définir les différentes zones de la ville.
    The zoning helps to define the different areas of the city.
  • Le PLU de Lyon a été modifié récemment pour encourager le développement durable.
    The urban planning document of Lyon was recently modified to promote sustainable development.
  • Le plan d'aménagement vise à coordonner l'utilisation du territoire de manière équilibrée.
    The zoning plan aims to coordinate the balanced use of the territory.
  • Le zonage de cette ville est très strict.
    The zoning of this city is very strict.
  • Le nouveau zonage change l'usage des terrains.
    The new zoning changes the use of the land.
  • Nous devons vérifier le zonage avant de construire.
    We must check the zoning before building.

Example conversation

Hugo and Manon are discussing a new building project.

  1. Hugo

    Est-ce que le zonage permet de construire ici ?
    Does the zoning allow building here?
  2. Manon

    Je dois vérifier les règles de zonage d'abord.
    I must check the zoning rules first.
  3. Hugo

    C'est important pour ton projet, Manon.
    It is important for your project, Manon.
  4. Manon

    Oui, je ne veux pas faire d'erreur.
    Yes, I do not want to make a mistake.

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