Villas (en. Villas)

/vila/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A leisure or vacation residence, often in a rural or coastal environment.
We spent the summer in a villa on the coast.
Nous avons passé l'été dans une villa sur la côte.
A spacious and comfortable country house.
The family villa has been passed down through generations.
La villa familiale a été transmise de génération en génération.
A type of dwelling often associated with higher social classes.
He bought a villa on the heights of the city.
Il a acheté une villa sur les hauteurs de la ville.

Etymology

From the Latin 'villa', which means 'country house'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

villas with a pool
Residences equipped with a pool.
villas avec piscine
rent a villa
To rent a villa for vacation.
louer une villa
luxury villa
A villa with high-end amenities.
villa de luxe

Related Words

building
A constructed structure, often used for living or commerce.
bâtiment
neighborhood
Area or region where houses and buildings are located.
quartier

Slang Meanings

A chic place for vacation.
This villa is really a palace, I feel like a star here.
Cette villa est vraiment un palace, je me sens comme une star ici.
A house for a group of friends for vacation.
We rented a villa for the weekend with friends.
On a pris une villa pour le week-end entre amis.