French Conversation · Level 115
59 words
French word
loge
Pronunciation
IPA/lɔʒ/
Meaning
- feminine nounporter's lodge
Example
Le gardien est dans sa loge.
The caretaker is in his porter's lodge.
More examples
Je passe devant la loge du concierge tous les matins.
I pass in front of the concierge's lodge every morning.
Core concept
A compact private compartment that gives one person a defined place inside a larger building.
Common phrases
la loge du concierge
concierge's lodge
la loge du gardien
caretaker's lodge
Similar words
concierge: A person who manages a building and assists its residents.
gardien: A person who protects a building or facility.
bureau: A room or workspace used for office or administrative work.
guichet: A small service window for visitors, tickets, or formalities.
Definition in French
Petite cabine ou petite pièce fermée réservée à une personne en charge, comme la loge du gardien ou une loge de théâtre.
Word origin
Old French loge developed from a Germanic word for a shelter or hut, a history shared with the English word lodge.
Usage tips
- In a theater, loge can mean either a box or an actor's dressing room, so context determines the sense.