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    Maison (en. House)

    /mɛ.zɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Building constructed to be inhabited.
    They bought a house in the countryside.
    Ils ont acheté une maison dans la campagne.
    Residence, home where one lives.
    This house is full of memories.
    Cette maison est pleine de souvenirs.
    Step in a race or project.
    This house is the first goal of our journey.
    Cette maison est le premier objectif de notre parcours.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'mansio', meaning 'stay, dwelling'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    retirement home
    Establishment where elderly people live.
    maison de retraite
    parents' house
    family home.
    maison des parents
    wooden house
    Dwelling constructed of wood.
    maison en bois

    Related Words

    small houses
    Small houses.
    maisonnettes
    small house
    Small house, often for vacations.
    maisonnette
    parent company
    Main company of a group of businesses.
    maison mère

    Slang Meanings

    A house
    We're making a little house for the summer.
    On se fait une petite maison pour l'été.
    A friend's house
    We're going to Pierre's house tonight.
    On va à la maison de Pierre ce soir.
    Stay at home
    Today, I prefer to stay at home.
    Aujourd'hui, je préfère rester à la maison.