la maison
/la mɛ.zɔ̃/
the house
J'habite dans une petite maison.
I live in a small house.
general
A building or structure where people live, typically a family residence.
La maison est très ancienne.
The house is very old.
In French, 'la maison' can also refer to a company or business in some contexts, but this is less common.
Collocations
la maison de campagnethe country housela maison de villethe townhousela maison familialethe family home
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Pro Tip
Gender Agreement
Remember that 'maison' is feminine, so adjectives must agree in gender and number (e.g., 'une petite maison').
Gold Rule
Plural Form
The plural of 'maison' is 'maisons', pronounced /me.zɔ̃/.
Word Origin
From Old French 'maisun', derived from Latin 'mansio' meaning 'dwelling' or 'stay'.
Usage Notes
In formal contexts, 'la maison' can sometimes refer to a company or institution, but this is less common in everyday speech.
Word Breakdown
la
the (feminine definite article)
articlemaison
house
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