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    Habitaient (en. Lived)

    [a.bi.tɛ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To be a resident at a place.
    They lived together in this house.
    Ils habitaient ensemble dans cette maison.
    To occupy a place permanently or for an extended period.
    Years ago, they lived near the beach.
    Il y a des années, ils habitaient près de la plage.
    To live in a particular location.
    The ancestors of this family had lived in this village for generations.
    Les ancêtres de cette famille habitaient ce village depuis des générations.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'habiter', from Latin 'habitare', which means 'to make a home'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    inhabit a space
    To occupy a living space.
    habitent un espace
    live abroad
    To live in another country.
    habiter à l'étranger
    live together
    To live in the same household.
    habiter ensemble

    Related Words

    to inhabit
    The verb that denotes the action of living somewhere.
    habiter
    habitation
    The place where one lives.
    habitation
    inhabitant
    A person who resides in a certain place.
    habitant

    Slang Meanings

    To live somewhere informally.
    They squatted so we can say they lived here.
    Ils squattent donc on peut dire qu'ils habitaient ici.
    To reside in a popular place.
    They live where it's cool.
    Ils habitent là où c'est cool.