bungalow
The English word 'bungalow' is translated into French as bungalow.
The term refers to a single-storey house.
Meaning: single-storey house (noun)
Did you know?
- In France, the word bungalow is frequently used to describe a prefabricated cabin in a holiday camp or resort rather than a permanent home.
- While an English speaker might use 'bungalow' for a small cottage, a French person might use pavillon, which can describe a house that actually has an upper floor.
- In French real estate listings, you are more likely to encounter the phrase maison de plain-pied than the word bungalow. The latter can sometimes sound overly casual or specific to certain colonial architectural styles.
Examples in context
- Je vais louer un bungalow pour mes vacances en Bretagne.I'm going to rent a bungalow for my vacation in Brittany.
- Elle a une charmante maisonnette au bord de la mer.She has a charming bungalow by the seaside.
- Ils ont acheté un petit bungalow.They bought a small bungalow.
- Le bungalow est situé près de la plage.The bungalow is located near the beach.
- Nous cherchons un bungalow pour les vacances.We are looking for a bungalow for the holidays.
Example conversation
Léa and Hugo are discussing vacation rentals.
- LéaTu préfères l'hôtel ou le bungalow ?Do you prefer the hotel or the bungalow?
- HugoJe préfère le bungalow, c'est plus calme.I prefer the bungalow, it is quieter.
- LéaEst-ce que le bungalow a une cuisine ?Does the bungalow have a kitchen?
- HugoOui, il a une très grande cuisine.Yes, it has a very large kitchen.
