Habitait (en. Lived)

/a.bi.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Located or residing in a place.
He lived in Paris for three years.
Il habitait à Paris pendant trois ans.
Being fixed in a location.
She lived in a house near the beach.
Elle habitait dans une maison près de la plage.
Having one's primary residence somewhere.
We lived in the countryside before moving to the city.
Nous habitations à la campagne avant de déménager en ville.

Etymology

From the Latin verb 'habitare', meaning 'to inhabit'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to live somewhere
Reside in a specific place.
habiter quelque part
lived at home
Live at one's home.
habitait chez soi
live alone
Live without a roommate or family.
habiter seul

Related Words

habiter
The verb meaning to live in a place.
habiter
habitation
The act of living, or a place where one lives.
habitation

Slang Meanings

Be confined
He felt like he was living in a prison.
Il se sentait comme s'il habitait dans une prison.
Have housing
She finally found a place where she lived.
Elle a enfin trouvé un endroit où habitait.