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    Foyer (en. Hearth)

    /fwa-je/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A living space in a house, often used to receive guests.
    We spent the evening in the foyer, around a nice fire.
    Nous avons passé la soirée dans le foyer, autour d'un bon feu.
    A collective place, such as a youth workers' center.
    The youth center offers many activities.
    Le foyer de jeunes offre de nombreuses activités.
    Welcoming establishment, such as a shelter for the homeless.
    The shelter helps people in difficulty.
    Le foyer d'accueil aide les personnes en difficulté.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'focale', which means 'that which concerns fire'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    family home
    A place where a family lives.
    foyer familial
    shelter
    An establishment intended to welcome people in need.
    foyer d'accueil
    student residence
    Living and study space for students.
    foyer scolaire

    Related Words

    housing
    Place where one lives.
    habitation
    residence
    Location where a person lives permanently.
    résidence
    accommodation
    A place where one can reside.
    logement

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to a cozy place where one feels good.
    At my house, it's my home, I feel good there.
    Chez moi, c'est mon foyer, j'y suis bien.
    A place where one spends time with friends, often informally.
    We always meet in our home, it's our HQ.
    On se retrouve toujours dans notre foyer, c'est notre QG.