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.
Dictionnaire Français-Anglais