Villa (en. Villa)

[vila]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A large house, often with gardens, used as a second residence.
We rented a villa by the sea for the holidays.
Nous avons loué une villa en bord de mer pour les vacances.
In some regions, refers to a single-family home, typically located in a residential neighborhood.
They built a villa in a quiet neighborhood.
Ils ont construit une villa dans un quartier tranquille.
Used to designate a type of architecture in certain cultures.
The Roman villa is characterized by its columns and mosaics.
La villa romaine est caractérisée par ses colonnes et ses mosaïques.

Etymology

From the Latin 'villa', which means farm or rural estate.

Common Phrases and Expressions

dream villa
An ideal or perfect house.
villa de rêve
to go to a villa
To get away for a vacation in a holiday home.
partir en villa
villa for rent
Proposal of a house for rent for the holidays.
villa à louer

Related Words

habitability
Quality of what is livable.
habitabilité
terrace
Outdoor space adjacent to the house.
terrasse
garden
Green space attached to a dwelling, planted with flowers or vegetables.
jardin

Slang Meanings

A beautiful house in a sought-after location.
He is showing off with his villa in Saint-Tropez.
Il se la pète avec sa villa à Saint-Tropez.
Used to refer to a popular place to relax.
We'll meet at the villa this weekend.
On se retrouve à la villa ce weekend.