French word

habitant

Pronunciation

IPA/abitɑ̃/

Meaning

  • masculine nounresident

Example

Les habitants du quartier sont sympathiques.

The residents of the neighborhood are friendly.

Illustration for habitant (resident)

More examples

Un nouvel habitant a emménagé dans l'immeuble.

A new resident moved into the building.

Core concept

One person belonging to the settled population of a particular place.

Common phrases

  • nouvel habitant

    new resident

  • habitants de la ville

    city residents

Similar words

voisin: A person who lives very close by.
résident: A person who lives in a particular building or area.
locataire: A person who rents and lives in a house or room.
propriétaire: A person who owns a house or piece of land.

Definition in French

Personne résidant de façon habituelle dans un lieu déterminé.

Word origin

French formed habitant from the verb habiter, which developed from Latin habitare, 'to dwell' or 'to reside'.

Usage tips

  • Habitant usually means a resident, whereas citoyen emphasizes membership as a citizen of a state or community.

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