English–French

“landlord” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/bajœʁ/

Example

Le bailleur nous a donné les clés hier.

The landlord gave us the keys yesterday.

Illustration for bailleur (landlord)

How to say “landlord” in French

“Landlord” in French is bailleur.

The owner behind a rented apartment, linked to the tenant through a lease.

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

Example sentences with bailleur

Nous avons signé le contrat avec le bailleur ce matin.

We signed the contract with the landlord this morning.

Tips for using bailleur

  • In legal and rental contexts, bailleur is more precise than propriétaire because an owner is not necessarily renting out property.

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