habiter
/abite/
to live (reside)
Ils habitent un petit village.
They live in a small village.
general
To reside somewhere.
Ils habitent un petit village.
They live in a small village.
Habiter takes a direct object (no preposition).
Synonyms
Word Origin
From Latin habitare (to dwell).
Usage Notes
Habiter (reside) vs vivre (be alive, live life).
Dictionnaire Français-Anglais