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    Propriétaire (en. Owner)

    /pʁɔ.pʁi.je.tɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An individual who is the possessor of real estate or another type of asset.
    The owner of the building decided to carry out some work.
    Le propriétaire de l'immeuble a décidé de faire des travaux.
    A person who has ownership rights over a business.
    The owner of the shop is very nice.
    Le propriétaire de la boutique est très sympathique.
    One who owns a pet.
    The owner of the dog must walk it every day.
    Le propriétaire du chien doit le promener tous les jours.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'proprietarius', from 'proprius', which means 'own' or 'personal'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    property owner
    A person who has real estate.
    propriétaire de bien
    business owner
    A person who holds a company.
    propriétaire d'entreprise
    pet owner
    A person who owns a pet.
    propriétaire d'animal

    Related Words

    property
    The right to own, enjoy, or dispose of an asset.
    propriété
    possession
    The act of owning an asset.
    possession
    tenant
    A person who rents property from an owner.
    locataire

    Slang Meanings

    Gramps (colloquial for landlord)
    My landlord raised the rent this year.
    Mon pépé a augmenté le loyer cette année.
    Boss (in the context of business owner)
    My boss is on vacation this week.
    Mon boss est en vacances cette semaine.