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    L'habitation (en. The dwelling)

    /la.bit.as.jɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Building or space in which human beings live.
    The dwelling needs renovations.
    L'habitation a besoin de rénovations.
    The act of living in a house or dwelling.
    His dwelling is very comfortable.
    Son habitation est très confortable.
    Spaces occupied by people to live in.
    The dwellings in this region are very old.
    Les habitations de cette région sont très anciennes.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'habitationem', which means 'the action of living'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    affordable housing
    Subsidized housing for low-income individuals.
    habitation à loyer modéré
    primary residence
    Permanent residence of a person.
    habitation principale
    secondary residence
    Residence used occasionally.
    habitation secondaire

    Related Words

    to inhabit
    Living in a place.
    habiter
    inhabitant
    A person who lives in a place.
    habitant
    habitat
    Natural environment where living beings reside.
    habitat

    Slang Meanings

    Shack
    He lives in a shack by the river.
    Il vit dans une bicoque au bord de la rivière.
    Commute-home
    He goes home after his commute-home day.
    Il rentre chez lui après sa journée de boulot-dodo.