"favela" meaning in French

See favela in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: favelas [plural]
Etymology: From Brazilian Portuguese favela. Etymology templates: {{bor|fr|pt-BR|favela}} Brazilian Portuguese favela Head templates: {{fr-noun|f}} favela f (plural favelas)
  1. favela (a slum or shantytown, especially in Brazil) Tags: feminine
    Sense id: en-favela-fr-noun-GsL47PtR Categories (other): French entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 11 entries, Pages with entries
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