Habitable (en. Habitable)
/abitabl/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Capable of being occupied by human beings.
This house is habitable from now on.
Cette maison est habitable dès maintenant.
Qualifies a place suitable for human life.
Mars is being studied to determine if it is habitable.
La planète Mars est en cours d'étude pour savoir si elle est habitable.
Describes a space where one can live comfortably.
After the renovations, the apartment became habitable.
Après les travaux, l'appartement est devenu habitable.
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'habiter', originating from the Latin 'habitare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
habitable place
A place where one can live.
lieu habitable
habitable territory
An area suitable for human life.
territoire habitable
habitable zone
A region where living conditions are favorable.
zone habitable
Related Words
habitation
Place where one lives.
habitation
to live
To occupy a space as a home.
habiter
usual
What is done ordinarily.
habituel
Slang Meanings
A comfortable place.
This apartment is really habitable, I am comfortable here.
Cet appartement est vraiment habitable, j'y suis bien.
A place suitable for partying.
This bar is habitable on weekends for partying.
Ce bar est habitable le weekend pour faire la fête.