French Conversation · Level 73
60 words
French word
location
Pronunciation
IPA/lokasjɔ̃/
Meaning
- feminine nounrental
Example
Je cherche une location pour cet été.
I'm looking for a rental for this summer.
More examples
Nous avons signé le contrat de location hier.
We signed the lease agreement yesterday.
Core concept
A temporary paid right to use someone else's home, vehicle, or other property.
Common phrases
contrat de location
lease agreement
location saisonnière
seasonal rental
agence de location
rental agency
Similar words
loyer: The amount paid regularly to rent a property.
bail: A formal contract for renting a property to live in or use for a fixed period.
colocation: Renting the same property jointly with several other people.
hébergement: Temporary lodging or a service that provides a place to stay.
Definition in French
Action de louer; contrat par lequel une personne cède l'usage d'un bien à une autre personne contre paiement.
Word origin
French location comes from Latin locatio, a noun formed from locare, meaning to place or let, and denotes a letting arrangement.
Usage tips
- French location is a false friend: it means a rental or lease, while English location usually means a place.