logement
/lɔʒ.mɑ̃/
housing or accommodation
Il cherche un logement près de son travail.
He is looking for housing near his workplace.
general
A place where someone lives, such as a house, apartment, or room.
Le logement est cher dans cette ville.
Housing is expensive in this city.
In French, 'logement' can refer to both temporary and permanent living arrangements.
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Common Usage
'Logement' is often used in formal contexts, such as legal documents or real estate discussions.
Gold Rule
Gender and Number
'Logement' is a masculine noun, so it takes masculine adjectives (e.g., 'un logement confortable').
Word Origin
From Old French 'logement', meaning 'lodging' or 'accommodation', derived from the verb 'loger' (to lodge).
Usage Notes
In legal contexts, 'logement' can refer to the right to occupy a property, while in everyday language, it generally means a place to live.
Word Breakdown
loger
to lodge
root-ment
action or result of
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