Voisins (en. Neighbors)

/vwa.zɛ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

definition_text: People who live near each other.

example_sentence: My neighbors are very nice.

Mes voisins sont très sympathiques.

definition_text: People who reside in a house or apartment close to yours.

example_sentence: It is important to get along well with your neighbors.

Il est important de bien s'entendre avec ses voisins.

definition_text: A group of people living in a neighborhood.

example_sentence: The neighbors in the neighborhood are organizing a party.

Les voisins du quartier organisent une fête.

etymology_origin: From Latin 'vicinus', meaning 'close, neighbor'.

phrase: landing neighbors

meaning: Neighbors living on the same landing.

voisins de palier

phrase: having noisy neighbors

meaning: Having neighbors who make noise, which can be bothersome.

avoir des voisins bruyants

phrase: getting along well with one's neighbors

meaning: Having a good relationship with one's neighbors.

être en bons termes avec ses voisins

related_word: neighborhood

description: Residential area where houses or apartments are located.

quartier

related_word: community

description: Group of people living together or sharing a space.

communauté

related_word: vicinity

description: All the houses and people who live nearby.

voisinage

meaning: Nice guy from the neighborhood

example: That guy, the neighbor from the 2nd floor, is a nice guy.

Ce gars-là, le voisin du 2ème, c'est un mec sympa.

meaning: Clingy neighbor

example: Watch out for that neighbor, he is a bit clingy.

Attention à ce voisin, il est un peu collant.