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    Louer (en. To rent out)

    /lwe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To grant someone the use of a property in exchange for payment.
    He rented an apartment downtown.
    Il a loué un appartement en centre-ville.
    To praise someone or something.
    She praised his courage and determination.
    Elle a loué son courage et sa détermination.
    To get paid for the use of an object or service.
    He rents bicycles for the tourist season.
    Il loue des vélos pour la saison touristique.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'locare', meaning 'to place, to rent'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to rent a property
    to lease a dwelling or a premises.
    louer un bien
    to offer one's services
    to offer one's skills to a third party.
    louer ses services
    to rent equipment
    to charge for the use of tools or machines.
    louer des équipements

    Related Words

    rental
    The act of renting something.
    location
    tenant
    A person who rents a property.
    locataire
    lease
    A contract between the owner and the tenant.
    bail

    Slang Meanings

    To rent something in a 'cheap' way.
    He found a place to rent his room at a ridiculous price.
    Il a trouvé un endroit pour louer sa chambre à un prix dérisoire.
    To rent a vehicle for occasional use.
    I’m going to rent a car for the weekend.
    Je vais louer une caisse pour le week-end.