Loue (en. Rented)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
The right to use a property in exchange for payment.
The rent of an apartment in Paris can be very high.
La loue d'un appartement à Paris peut être très élevée.
Amount paid for the rental.
The monthly rent is 800 euros.
La loue mensuelle est de 800 euros.
verb
Granting someone the use of property in exchange for payment.
He rents his car during the holidays.
Il loue sa voiture pendant les vacances.
To take something on rent.
She rents a bike to explore the city.
Elle loue un vélo pour explorer la ville.

Etymology

From Old French 'louer', derived from Latin 'locare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

rent for the year
Make a rental agreement for a duration of one year.
louer à l'année
rent a room
To rent out a room in a house or apartment.
louer une chambre
rent a service
To call upon someone for a temporary service.
louer un service

Related Words

rental
A contract by which one person grants the use of a good to another in exchange for payment.
location
lease
A contract that specifies the rental conditions of a dwelling.
bail

Slang Meanings

To rent to someone at a low price.
I managed to rent this couch at a good price.
J'ai réussi à loue ce canapé à un bon prix.
To rent something informally.
You can rent a skateboard for the afternoon at the beach.
On peut loue un skate pour l'après-midi à la plage.