immeuble

/ɪm.bu.bə/
building

L'immeuble est situé au centre-ville.

The building is located downtown.


formal

A large, permanent structure used for housing, offices, or shops.

J'habite dans un immeuble de 10 étages.

I live in a 10-story building.

Often implies a multi-story structure.

Collocations

immeuble résidentielresidential building

Pro Tip

Usage Tip

Immeuble is more formal than 'bâtiment' and often implies a larger structure.

Word Origin

From Latin 'immobilis', meaning 'unmovable'.

Usage Notes

Common in urban contexts.

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