Meaning of Haussmannian | Babel Free
Definitions
Of or relating to Georges-Eugène Haussmann (1809–1891), French civic planner involved in the extravagant rebuilding of Paris in the 1860s.
Equivalents
Français
haussmannien
Examples
“Paris’ 1900s-era Haussmannian apartment buildings are charming, but they’re impossible to keep cool.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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