Also means
surface
Usage Note
Aire is a technical or formal word for a surface area or zone (as opposed to everyday zone or région). Common compounds include aire de jeux (playground), aire de repos (motorway rest area), and aire de lancement (launch pad). Do not confuse with air (m, air/atmosphere) or ère (f, era) — all three sound nearly identical in French.
Examples
"L'aire de jeux est fermée ce soir."
Natural Translation
The playground is closed this evening.
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