logis

/lɔ.ʒi/
lodging or accommodation

Il a trouvé un logis confortable près du centre-ville.

He found comfortable lodging near the city center.


formal

A place to live or stay, especially temporary accommodation

Le logis était spacieux et bien éclairé.

The lodging was spacious and well-lit.

Often used in historical or formal contexts to refer to housing or lodging.

historical

The main part of a medieval castle or fortified house

Le logis du château était bien préservé.

The main part of the castle was well-preserved.

In architecture, refers specifically to the living quarters of a castle.

Collocations

logis meubléfurnished lodginglogis socialsocial housing

Related Phrases

logis socialphrase
social housing
logis meubléphrase
furnished lodging

Pro Tip

Formal vs. Informal

Use 'logis' in formal or historical contexts; 'logement' is more common in everyday speech.

Gold Rule

Historical Usage

In medieval contexts, 'logis' refers specifically to the living quarters of a castle.

Word Origin

From Old French 'logis', from Latin 'locare' (to place or rent).

Usage Notes

In modern French, 'logis' is more formal than 'logement' and often used in legal or historical contexts.

Word Breakdown

logis
lodging or accommodation
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