Maison-rouge (en. Red house)

/mɛ.zɔ̃ ʁuʒ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Residential building of red color.
The red house located at the corner of the street is very beautiful.
La maison-rouge située au coin de la rue est très belle.
Historic or famous house known for its red color.
We visited the red house that belongs to a famous artist.
Nous avons visité la maison-rouge qui appartient à un artiste célèbre.

Etymology

The term 'maison-rouge' is composed of 'maison', from the Latin 'mansio', and 'rouge', from the Latin 'rubeus'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

red house next door
A red house located right next door.
maison-rouge à côté
inside the red house
Inside the red house.
dans la maison-rouge
the red house in summer
The red house during the summer season.
maison-rouge en été

Related Words

house
Building serving as a residence.
maison
red
Color between purple and orange in the light spectrum.
rouge

Slang Meanings

A party or gathering house.
We'll meet at the red house for the evening.
On se retrouve à la maison-rouge pour la soirée.
A place where events or parties are organized.
They rented the red house for the wedding on Saturday.
Ils ont loué la maison-rouge pour le mariage samedi.