maison
/mɛ.zɔ̃/feminine
The English word 'house' is translated into French as maison.
maison refers to a physical building or human abode. While maison refers to the physical building, the word demeure is used in more formal or literary contexts to refer to a residence.
Meaning: human abode (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
maison is a feminine noun. Because of this, it takes feminine articles such as la or une, as seen in the phrase la maison (the house) or une jolie maison (a pretty house).
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables: /mɛ.zɔ̃/.
Did you know?
- The English word 'mansion' is actually a close relative of the French maison, both descending from the same Latin root meaning 'to stay'.
- In French, the word maison is often used as a metonym to refer to a business or a company, much like how English speakers might say 'the house of Chanel'.
- French uses maison in the idiom maison de tolérance as a euphemism for a legal brothel.
Examples in context
- Tom a une maison.Tom has a house.This sentence shows the use of maison.Tatoeba #5367317 by alexisslay, translation #5190903 by CK
- Je vois ta maison.I see your house.Tatoeba #2024876 by sacredceltic, translation #871801 by CK
- Quitte ma maison !Leave my house.Tatoeba #3642046 by sacredceltic, translation #2249517 by CK
- J'ai acheté une belle maison à Paris.I bought a beautiful house in Paris.
- La résidence est entourée d'un magnifique jardin.The house is surrounded by a beautiful garden.
- Sa demeure est située en plein cœur de la ville.His house is located in the heart of the city.
- Viens chez moi, on peut regarder un film.Come to my place, we can watch a movie.
- Tu es toujours le bienvenu chez nous.You're always welcome at our place.
- La maison est située près de la mer.The house is located near the sea.
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Example conversation
Manon and Lucas are walking through a neighborhood.
- ManonRegarde cette belle maison !Look at this beautiful house!
- LucasElle est vraiment très grande.It is really very big.
- ManonJ'adore le style de la maison.I love the style of the house.
- LucasMoi aussi, elle est magnifique.Me too, it is magnificent.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “house” translations and entries maison, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries maison, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
