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capable of operating independently or functioning without the need for additional support or connection

autonome

an area where construction activities take place, involving the creation or renovation of structures

chantier

(often plural) a very poor and overpopulated area of a city or town in which the houses are not in good condition

quartier pauvre

a large building consisting of several apartments, particularly in a poor neighborhood

immeuble

(of a place) filled with many people, vehicles, or objects, leading to difficulties in movement

congestionné

a road, street, or passage that provides a direct route or passage for vehicles, pedestrians, or both

artère

related to or characteristic of a city or town

urbain

the basic physical structures and systems that support and enable the functioning of a society or organization, such as roads and bridges

infrastructure

a system of pipes and facilities that collect and process dirty water and waste from buildings and house

système d'égouts

a person or animal that resides in a particular place or habitat

habitants

an unpleasant, sad, or difficult situation

situation désespérée

a period of serious difficulty or danger that requires immediate action

crise

an unexpected or hidden difficulty or danger

écueil

a means of correcting or eliminating a problem, harm, or undesirable situation

remède

an immediate solution that offers temporary relief or improvement to a problem without addressing the root cause

solution temporaire

a comprehensive solution that is believed to tackle every issue

panacée

to try to deal with a difficult problem or situation in a determined manner

s’attaquer à

to help ease mental or physical pain

soulager

to find a way to solve a disagreement or difficulty

résoudre