Gîte (en. Lodge)

/ʒit/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A place where a person can stay, typically a house or apartment in a rural setting.

We booked a gîte for our vacation in the countryside.

Nous avons réservé un gîte pour nos vacances à la campagne.

A lodging arranged to welcome vacationers, often with cooking facilities.

The gîte has three bedrooms and a fully equipped kitchen.

Le gîte dispose de trois chambres et d'une cuisine entièrement équipée.

From Old French 'gite', meaning 'place where one lies down'.

rural gîte

Accommodation located in the countryside, often in nature.

gîte rural

stopover gîte

A gîte used by hikers for a short duration.

gîte d'étape

group gîte

A gîte that can accommodate a large number of people.

gîte de groupe

gîter

Verb meaning to lie down or settle somewhere for the night.

gîter

children's gîte

A gîte specifically designed for welcoming children.

gîte d'enfants

A nice place to relax with friends.

Let's meet at the gîte for the weekend!

On se retrouve au gîte pour le weekend!

A getaway to the countryside.

I need a gîte to disconnect from work.

J'ai besoin d'un gîte pour me déconnecter du travail.