French Conversation · Level 115
59 words
French word
isba
Pronunciation
IPA/izba/
Meaning
- feminine nounizba
Example
L'isba se trouve au centre du village.
The izba is located in the center of the village.
More examples
L'isba traditionnelle est construite en bois et en torchis.
The traditional isba is built of wood and wattle and daub.
Core concept
A small Russian peasant house built from logs, with a family living inside.
Similar words
maison: A general building where people live.
datcha: A country or suburban home used for weekends or summer holidays.
chalet: A wooden holiday home or cabin in the mountains or highlands.
Definition in French
Habitation rurale russe traditionnelle, petite et souvent faite de rondins, destinée à loger une famille paysanne.
Word origin
The French noun is borrowed from Russian изба (izba), a word for a traditional wooden peasant dwelling.
Usage tips
- Isba is feminine, so standard French uses une isba and l'isba.