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Translate Files Commodité (en. Convenience)
/kɔ.mɔ.di.te/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Ease, comfort, or practical advantage.
This city offers many conveniences to its residents.
Cette ville offre beaucoup de commodités aux habitants.
An object or service that makes daily life easier.
Modern conveniences include running water and electricity.
Les commodités modernes incluent l'eau courante et l'électricité.
Basic services in a housing unit.
It is important to check the conveniences of an apartment before renting.
Il est important de vérifier les commodités d'un appartement avant de louer.
Etymology
From the Latin 'commoditas', meaning 'ease, comfort'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to trade with convenience
to act in a simple and practical manner in exchanges.
commercer avec commodité
to feel at ease
to feel a sense of convenience or comfort in an environment.
se sentir à l'aise
Related Words
convenience provider
Pertaining to conveniences, the services provided.
commoditaire
commodification
The process by which a service becomes a convenience.
commodisation
conveniences
Regional variants of convenience, often used in the same sense.
comodités
Slang Meanings
To refer to simple and practical things.
It’s a real convenience to have a washing machine at home.
C'est une vrai commodité d'avoir une machine à laver à la maison.
Refers to small advantages in daily life.
The conveniences in the neighborhood make life much more pleasant.
Les commodités du quartier rendent la vie beaucoup plus agréable.