French Conversation · Level 59
74 words
French word
cabane
Pronunciation
IPA/kaban/
Meaning
- feminine nounhut
Example
Les enfants jouent dans la cabane.
The children are playing inside the hut.
More examples
On s'est réfugié dans une cabane pendant l'orage.
We took refuge in a cabin during the storm.
Core concept
A small, rough shelter standing apart from ordinary buildings, often made for temporary use.
Common phrases
une cabane dans les arbres
tree house
une cabane en bois
wooden cabin
une cabane de jardin
garden shed
Similar words
maison: A permanent building intended for people to live in.
appartement: A self-contained dwelling in a building for long-term living.
abri: A simple shelter that protects from wind and rain.
tente: A foldable, portable covering for temporary sleeping, made of fabric or synthetic material.
Definition in French
Abri de fortune ou petite construction sommaire, généralement non destinée à l'habitation permanente et souvent isolée ou rudimentaire.
Word origin
French cabane comes through Old French and Romance forms from Latin capanna, a word for a simple hut or shelter.
Usage tips
- Cabane is feminine, so the usual article is une cabane, including for a children's playhouse.