nounadjective

l’immeuble

building

C'est un grand bâtiment où plusieurs personnes vivent ou travaillent, souvent avec plusieurs étages.

The French word "immeuble" means "building", specifically referring to a multi-story building, often residential or commercial, like an apartment building or office block.

Meaning:

It generally denotes a structure with several floors used for housing, offices, or other functions.
It is also used in legal contexts to mean "real estate property" (immovable property).

Synonyms and differences:

Bâtiment: This is a more general term for any building or structure. It can be a house, school, warehouse, etc. "Immeuble" implies something larger and often multi-storied, while "bâtiment" is broader and can apply to single-story buildings.
Construction: Focuses on the act or process of building, but sometimes used to describe the constructed structure.
Habitation: Refers to a dwelling or place of residence, which could be a house, apartment, or "immeuble".
Résidence: Usually refers to a residential building or home where people live, sometimes implying a certain quality or status (e.g., gated or luxury residences).

In summary, "immeuble" usually describes a significant, often multi-story building for residential or commercial use, whereas "bâtiment" can be any kind of building.