résidence

/ʁe.zidɑ̃s/
nounIntermediate
formal

A place where someone lives, especially a large or official house.

La résidence du président est gardée jour et nuit.

The president's residence is guarded day and night.

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In formal contexts, 'résidence' often refers to an official or large dwelling.

formal

A period of living in a particular place, especially for a specific purpose.

Son séjour à Paris a été une résidence d'artiste.

His stay in Paris was an artist's residence.

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This sense is often used in academic or artistic contexts.

Collocations

résidence principaleprimary residencerésidence secondairesecondary residencerésidence étudiantestudent residence

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Related Phrases

prendre résidencephrase
to take up residence
résidence surveilléephrase
house arrest

💡Pro Tip

Legal Context

In legal documents, 'résidence' often specifies the official place of living for administrative purposes.

📖Word Origin

From Latin 'residentia', meaning 'the act of residing'.

📝Usage Notes

In legal contexts, 'résidence' can refer to the place where someone officially lives for tax or administrative purposes.

Word Breakdown

résid
to reside
root
+
-ence
state or condition
suffix
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