habitation à usage d'habitation

/abitasjɔ̃ a yzaʒ d‿abitasjɔ̃/
residential property used for housing

Ce bâtiment est une habitation à usage d'habitation.

This building is a residential property used for housing.


Law
formal

A building or property designated specifically for residential use, where people live as their primary or secondary residence.

L'achat d'une habitation à usage d'habitation implique des règles fiscales spécifiques.

Buying a residential property involves specific tax rules.

This term is often used in legal and real estate contexts to distinguish residential properties from commercial or mixed-use properties.

Related Phrases

usage mixtephrase
mixed-use property

Pro Tip

Legal Context

This term is crucial in contracts and property laws to ensure the property is used as intended.

Gold Rule

Clarity in Contracts

Always specify 'habitation à usage d'habitation' in legal documents to avoid disputes over property use.

Word Origin

Derived from the French words 'habitation' (dwelling) and 'usage d'habitation' (residential use), emphasizing the legal designation of a property for living purposes.

Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in legal documents, real estate transactions, and urban planning to specify the intended use of a property.

Word Breakdown

habitation
dwelling
root
+
à usage d'habitation
for residential use
phrase
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