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    Maisonnette (en. Little house)

    /mɛ.zɔ.nɛt/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A small house often styled similarly to a house.
    They decided to build a cottage in their garden.
    Ils ont décidé de construire une maisonnette dans leur jardin.
    A house that is occasionally inhabited, usually in the countryside.
    We have a cottage in the Alps where we go every summer.
    Nous avons une maisonnette dans les Alpes où nous allons chaque été.
    A small, charming, and comfortable building.
    The cottage by the lake has a magnificent view.
    La maisonnette au bord du lac a une vue magnifique.

    Etymology

    From the French 'maison,' with the diminutive suffix '-ette.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    garden shed
    A small house located in a garden, often used as a shelter or for leisure.
    maisonnette de jardin
    holiday cottage
    A house used for holiday stays.
    maisonnette de vacances
    wooden cottage
    A cottage built primarily of wood.
    maisonnette en bois

    Related Words

    house
    Building intended for habitation.
    maison
    shed
    Lightweight building, often made of wood, used for storage or as a shelter.
    cabane
    cabin
    Swiss-style house, often made of wood, located in the mountains.
    chalet

    Slang Meanings

    Signifies a pleasant vacation spot.
    This cottage is truly a little piece of paradise.
    Cette maisonnette est vraiment un petit coin de paradis.
    Sometimes used to describe a company-provided accommodation.
    He lives in a cottage provided by his company.
    Il vit dans une maisonnette fournie par son entreprise.