sector
The French word 'secteur' has the same meaning as the English word 'sector'. It is often used in economic and business contexts to talk about a particular area of the economy or to refer to a certain division or group within an organization or society. It can also be used to describe a particular area or part in any general context.
The private sector is growing rapidly.
This sentence refers to a part of the economy that is controlled by private individuals or enterprises, reinforcing the contextual versatility of the word 'secteur'.
This area of the city is very lively.
In this context, 'secteur' is used to define a specific part or region within a city demonstrating its use in geographical terms.
The energy sector is constantly evolving.
The sentence indicates how the word 'secteur' can also be used to refer to a division within a specific field of activity, in this instance, the energy industry.