propriété
/pʁɔ.pʁi.je.te/feminine
The English phrase property is translated into French as propriété.
propriété refers to something that is owned. It can also mean a property in the sense of a characteristic or quality of an object. When discussing a collection of assets, heritage or a nation's properties, the term patrimoine is often used instead.
Meaning: something owned (noun)
Which one should you use?
While propriété refers to specific ownership, patrimoine is used for a collection of properties or a person's or nation's assets and heritage.
How does it change in a sentence?
propriété is a feminine noun, so any accompanying adjectives must also be in the feminine form.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables and is pronounced /pʁɔ.pʁi.je.te/.
Did you know?
- The word propriété is a linguistic cousin of propreté, which means 'cleanliness'. Because they are so similar, a learner might accidentally confuse a legal discussion about assets with a conversation about hygiene.
- In French legal terms, propriété can be split into usus (use), fructus (profit) and abusus (disposal). This means one person can legally own a property while another person holds the right to live in it or collect rent from it.
- In a legal context, if you want to speak about 'real estate' or 'immovable property', you would use the term immobilier instead of propriété.
Examples in context
- Tu es ma propriété.You are my property.This sentence uses propriété to show ownership of a person.Tatoeba #4563953 by Amastan, translation #7793694 by AlanF_US
- C'est une propriété privée.This is private property.This sentence uses propriété to describe private property.Tatoeba #1617601 by sacredceltic, translation #1615171 by Spamster
- Je possède cette propriété.I own this property.This sentence uses propriété to show ownership of a piece of property.Tatoeba #2390092 by sacredceltic, translation #2389843 by CK
- Je vais vendre mon bienI am going to sell my property.
- Il a hérité d'une propriété en ProvenceHe inherited a property in Provence.
- Elle habite un domaine magnifiqueShe lives in a magnificent estate.
- Il possède une belle villa en SuisseHe owns a beautiful property (villa) in Switzerland.
- Je loue une propriété en bord de mer pour les vacances.I am renting a property by the seaside for the holidays.
- 48 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Emma and Nathan are discussing a real estate listing.
- NathanCette propriété est très grande.This property is very large.
- EmmaElle est située près de la mer ?Is it located near the sea?
- NathanOui, elle a une vue magnifique.Yes, it has a magnificent view.
- EmmaC'est une propriété idéale pour nous.It is an ideal property for us.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “property” translations and entries propriété, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
