English–French

“home” in French

Pronunciation

IPA/mɛzɔ̃/

Example

Je vais à la maison.

I'm going home.

Illustration for maison (home)

How to say “home” in French

“Home” in French is maison.

A settled place where walls, daily life, and a sense of belonging meet.

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

Example sentences with maison

Ils ont rénové la maison.

They renovated the house.

Tips for using maison

  • À la maison can refer to home as a private setting, while chez soi or chez quelqu'un focuses more directly on whose home it is.

Other French words for “home”

Il a trouvé un logis près de la gare.

He found a home near the station.

Il a changé de demeure l'année dernière.

He changed homes last year.

Il habite dans une résidence tranquille.

He lives in a quiet home.

Je retourne à mon habitation ce soir.

I am going back to my home tonight.

“home” in other languages