Voisin (en. Neighbor)

/vwa.zɛ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A person living next to or in the neighborhood.

My neighbor on the right is very friendly.

Mon voisin de droite est très sympathique.

In a geographic context, refers to someone who lives in a nearby area.

The neighbors in this neighborhood all know each other.

Les voisins de ce quartier se connaissent tous.

Sometimes used to refer to a person who shares a social relationship.

We became neighbors after moving to the same street.

Nous sommes devenus voisins après avoir emménagé dans la même rue.

From Latin 'vicinus', meaning 'near' or 'neighbor'.

to be a neighbor

Sharing geographic proximity.

être voisin

neighborhood

The set of neighbors in an area.

voisinage

harmonious neighborhood

A good understanding between neighbors.

voisinage harmonieux

female neighbor

Feminine form of neighbor.

voisine

neighborhood

Residential area where neighbors can be found.

quartier

A buddy living next door.

My neighbor is my bro.

Mon voisin, c'est mon bro.

A neighbor who makes too much noise.

This neighbor is unbearable, he parties every night!

Ce voisin est insupportable, il fait la fête tous les soirs !