logis
lodging or accommodationIl a trouvé un logis confortable près du centre-ville.
He found comfortable lodging near the city center.
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.
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.
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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.