English–French
“holiday cottage” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/ʒit/
Example
Pour nos vacances, nous avons loué un gîte à la campagne.
For our vacation, we rented a holiday cottage in the countryside.
How to say “holiday cottage” in French
“Holiday cottage” in French is gîte.
A temporary home rented for a few days, often in the countryside and equipped for everyday life.
Example sentences with gîte
Ils ont réservé un gîte de vacances près de la plage.
They booked a vacation rental near the beach.
Tips for using gîte
- A gîte usually implies self-catering accommodation, while chambre d'hôtes normally refers to a guest room with breakfast provided by the host.