Loge (en. Lodge)

/lɔʒ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A small shelter, often for animals.
The rabbits had their lodge in the garden.
Les lapins avaient leur loge dans le jardin.
A small space or compartment, often in a theatre or public building.
We reserved a lodge for the performance tonight.
Nous avons réservé une loge pour la représentation ce soir.
The reserved seat for spectators in a theatre.
The king's lodge was adorned with gilding.
La loge du roi était ornée de dorures.

Etymology

Comes from the Old French 'loge', of Germanic origin.

Common Phrases and Expressions

guard's lodge
Reserved space for a guard or supervisor.
loge de gardien
take a lodge
To take a reserved seat in a theatre.
prendre une loge

Related Words

housing
A place where one lives.
logement
to lodge
To provide shelter for someone.
loger
lodger
To raise animals in a defined space.
logeure

Slang Meanings

A lodge referring to a coveted spot in a performance venue.
He managed to get a lodge for the concert.
Il a réussi à avoir une loge pour le concert.
A small room where one parties.
We're going to the lodge to celebrate his birthday.
On va à la loge pour fêter son anniversaire.