English–French

“cottage” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/mazɛ/

Example

Nous avons passé le week-end dans un mazet en Provence.

We spent the weekend in a cottage in Provence.

Illustration for mazet (cottage)

How to say “cottage” in French

“Cottage” in French is mazet.

A modest rural stone dwelling used near cultivated land in Provence.

Full entry for mazet: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with mazet

Nous avons visité un petit mazet restauré près du village.

We visited a small restored cottage near the village.

Tips for using mazet

  • Mazet is mainly regional, while standard French often uses maison or cabane for a small rural building.

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