Maisons (en. Houses)

/mɛ.zɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Individual or collective dwelling.

Individual houses offer more privacy.

Les maisons individuelles offrent plus d'intimité.

Buildings often constructed in series in residential neighborhoods.

The houses in this development are all similar.

Les maisons de ce lotissement sont toutes similaires.

Home of a person or family.

I was born in a house by the sea.

Je suis né dans une maison en bord de mer.

Establishment for production or sale.

This fashion house is very famous.

Cette maison de couture est très renommée.

From the Latin 'mansio', meaning 'dwelling' or 'station'.

nursing home

Establishment for elderly people.

maison de retraite

family home

House where a family lives.

maison familiale

publishing house

Company that publishes books.

maison d'édition

house

Singular of houses.

maison

apartment

Dwelling located in a building.

appartement

building

Building containing multiple housing units.

immeuble

To deal in housing.

They are hosting at home.

Ils font de la maison.

To hang out at someone's place.

We're having a gathering at home tonight.

On se fait une maison ce soir.