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    Demeures (en. Dwellings)

    /də.mœʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Places where people live.
    Old dwellings are often very beautiful.
    Les demeures anciennes sont souvent très belles.
    Dwellings, generally of large size.
    He inherited several dwellings in the region.
    Il a hérité de plusieurs demeures dans la région.
    Formal terms for houses.
    The dwellings of the nobles are distinguished by their architecture.
    Les demeures des nobles se distinguent par leur architecture.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to dwell' which means to live or to stay.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    prestigious dwellings
    Residences considered luxurious and elegant.
    demeures de prestige
    historic dwellings
    Houses of significant historical value.
    demeures historiques
    secondary dwellings
    Residences used outside of the main residence.
    demeures secondaires

    Related Words

    to dwell
    To live or be situated in a place.
    demeurer
    domicile
    Place of residence of a person.
    domicile
    lodging
    Habitable space, often related to renting.
    logement

    Slang Meanings

    House
    He bought a new dwelling in the city.
    Il a acheté une nouvelle demeure en ville.
    Home
    We all meet in our dwellings after work.
    On se retrouve tous dans nos demeures après le travail.