French Conversation · Level 55
73 words
French word
logement
Pronunciation
IPA/lɔʒəmɑ̃/
Meaning
- masculine nounhousing
Example
Je cherche un logement près du travail.
I am looking for housing near work.
More examples
Il est difficile de trouver un logement abordable ici.
It is difficult to find affordable accommodation here.
Core concept
A place with the basic space and facilities needed for living or staying, from a rented flat to temporary accommodation.
Common phrases
chercher un logement
look for accommodation
trouver un logement
find accommodation
logement étudiant
student accommodation
Similar words
appartement: A self-contained unit in an apartment building with essential living facilities.
maison: A house where a family commonly lives.
studio: A small, mostly single-room home with living facilities, often for one person.
résidence: A residential complex or its grounds containing multiple housing units.
Definition in French
Espace d'hébergement où l'on habite ou séjourne, incluant aussi les formes temporaires comme une location saisonnière.
Word origin
Logement is formed from the French verb loger with the suffix -ment and is related to loge, an Old French word for a shelter or lodging place.
Usage tips
- Logement is broader and more neutral than appartement, so it can refer to a home, a rental, or temporary accommodation.