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    L’appartement (en. The apartment)

    /la.paʁ.tə.mɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A dwelling, often with multiple rooms, located in a building.
    They bought an apartment downtown.
    Ils ont acheté un appartement dans le centre-ville.
    A temporary living space, often for rent.
    She rented an apartment for the holidays.
    Elle a loué un appartement pour les vacances.
    A housing unit within an apartment complex.
    The apartment is located on the fifth floor.
    L'appartement est situé au cinquième étage.

    Etymology

    From the French 'appartenance', deriving from the verb 'appartenir'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    functional apartment
    An apartment provided by the employer for an employee.
    appartement de fonction
    to make an apartment
    To arrange or renovate a space to live in.
    faire un appartement
    furnished apartment
    An apartment that is already equipped with furniture.
    appartement meublé

    Related Words

    building
    A building that contains several apartments.
    immeuble
    shared accommodation
    An arrangement where multiple people live together in an apartment.
    colocation
    lease
    A rental contract for an apartment.
    bail

    Slang Meanings

    An apartment
    I found a nice apartment for rent.
    J'ai trouvé un appart sympa à louer.
    A home
    It's nice to have your own home after a long day.
    C'est agréable d'avoir son chez-soi après une longue journée.
    A small room
    He lives in a small but comfortable room.
    Il vit dans une piaule pas très grande mais confortable.