noun
le logement
accommodation · housing
The French word "logement" means housing, accommodation, or dwelling. It refers to any place where a person lives or resides, such as an apartment, house, flat, or any type of living quarters.
Meaning:
- It can describe a physical space designed for living.
- It can also refer broadly to the concept of providing or finding a place to live.
Usage examples:
- Trouver un logement = Find accommodation.
- Le logement social = Social housing.
- Un bon logement = Good housing/accommodation.
Synonyms and differences:
- Appartement: Specifically refers to an apartment, a part of a building.
- Maison: Means a house, typically a standalone building.
- Domicile: Formal word for home or place of residence, emphasizes "home" as a personal location rather than the physical dwelling.
- Habitation: More formal or technical term for habitation, place where someone lives.
- Résidence: Refers to residence or living place, often used for formal or official premises.
Logement is the general, encompassing term used in legal, social, and everyday contexts for the physical place or shelter where one lives.
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Examples
Nous cherchons un logement simple.noun
We are looking for simple accommodation.
Les logements dans cette ville sont très chers.noun
The housing in this city is very expensive.
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