Loyer (en. Rent)
/lwa.je/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Amount paid for the rental of a housing unit.
The rent of this apartment is quite high.
Le loyer de cet appartement est assez élevé.
Contract or agreement to rent a property.
She signed a lease for her new accommodation.
Elle a signé un loyer pour son nouveau logement.
Amount due each month for the rental of real estate.
The rent must be paid before the 5th of each month.
Le loyer doit être payé avant le 5 de chaque mois.
Etymology
From the Latin 'locare' which means 'to rent'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
pay the rent
To make a payment to occupy a dwelling.
payer le loyer
rental agreement
Rental contract stipulating the conditions of occupancy of a property.
bail à loyer
Related Words
tenant
Person who rents a property.
locataire
landlord
Person who rents out a property.
bailleur
rental
Contract by which one rents a property.
location
Slang Meanings
Unpaid rent
He has rent arrears due to his financial problems.
Il a des arriérés de loyer à cause de ses problèmes financiers.
Exorbitant rent
The rent in this city is really exorbitant.
Le loyer de cette ville est vraiment exorbitant.