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logement insalubre
/lɔʒ.mɑ̃ ɛ̃.sa.lybʁ/
unsanitary housing
Les autorités ont fermé ce logement insalubre.
Authorities closed down this unsanitary housing.
Law
formal
Housing that is unfit for habitation due to severe health or safety hazards, such as mold, pests, lack of sanitation, or structural dangers.
Le propriétaire a été condamné pour avoir loué un logement insalubre.
The landlord was convicted for renting out unsanitary housing.
In France, this term is often used in legal and housing inspection contexts. Landlords can face fines or eviction orders for maintaining such conditions.
Collocations
fermer un logement insalubreto close down unsanitary housingcondamner un logement insalubreto condemn unsanitary housing
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Legal Context
This term is often used in legal documents and housing inspections in France.
Gold Rule
Usage in Law
In legal contexts, 'logement insalubre' refers to housing that violates health and safety regulations.
Word Origin
From 'logement' (housing) + 'insalubre' (unsanitary). The term combines basic French vocabulary to describe a legal and health-related concept.
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in legal, housing, and public health contexts in France. It refers to housing that violates health and safety codes.
Word Breakdown
logement
housing
rootinsalubre
unsanitary
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