location de vacances
The English phrase vacation rental is translated into French as location de vacances.
This phrase refers to a furnished property that is rented to travelers for a short period of time.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of location (rental), de (of) and vacances (vacation/holidays).
Which one should you use?
Gîte de vacances specifically refers to a self-catering vacation cottage or house. Meublé de tourisme indicates a furnished tourist or vacation rental.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In France and some other Francophone countries, the term meublé de tourisme is used to indicate a furnished tourist or vacation rental.
Did you know?
- The word location is a false friend for English speakers. While it looks like 'location' (a place), it actually means the act of renting something.
- The word vacances shares the same root as the English word 'vacant', reflecting the idea of being empty of work or duties.
- In France, the term gîte originally described a shelter or a place to spend the night, often used by pilgrims or travelers on long journeys.
Examples in context
- Vous avez des locations de vacances avec trois chambres à Paris?Do you have vacation rentals with three bedrooms in Paris?
- Nous cherchons une location de vacances en Bretagne.We are looking for a vacation rental in Brittany.
- Cette location de vacances est très spacieuse.This vacation rental is very spacious.
- Le prix de la location de vacances est élevé.The price of the vacation rental is high.
Example conversation
Emma and Gabriel are looking at a travel website on a laptop.
- EmmaTu as trouvé une location de vacances ?Did you find a vacation rental?
- GabrielOui, j'en ai trouvé une superbe.Yes, I found a superb one.
- EmmaEst-ce qu'elle est près de la mer ?Is it near the sea?
- GabrielOui, elle est juste à côté de la plage.Yes, it is right next to the beach.
