French word

éviction

Pronunciation

IPA/eviksjɔ̃/

Meaning

  • feminine nouneviction

Example

Ils ont reçu un avis d'éviction.

They received an eviction notice.

Illustration for éviction (eviction)

More examples

Il y a un risque d'éviction si le locataire ne paie pas.

There is a risk of eviction if the tenant doesn't pay.

Core concept

A resident handing back the keys after a court or administrative decision has ended the right to occupy a place.

Common phrases

  • risque d'éviction

    risk of eviction

Similar words

expulsion: Forced removal from a home or place by court or administrative decision.
mise à la porte: An informal term for being made to leave a home or shop on the spot.
préavis: Notice, or its period, given before a contract or tenancy ends.
congé: A formal notice requiring a tenant to leave a rented property.

Definition in French

Désigne l'action ou la procédure par laquelle une personne est contrainte de quitter un logement ou un local, généralement en vertu d'une décision administrative ou judiciaire.

Word origin

French éviction is a noun derived from évincer with -tion, and évincer continues Latin evincere, meaning to overcome or drive out.

Usage tips

  • The phrase avis d'éviction names a notice requiring departure, whereas the eviction procedure or decision may be described separately.

Other meanings

  • expulsionnoun

Opposites

  • emménagementmove-innoun

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