French Conversation · Level 51
75 words
French word
logis
Pronunciation
IPA/loʒi/
Meaning
- masculine nounhome
Example
Il a trouvé un logis près de la gare.
He found a home near the station.
More examples
Nous avons visité plusieurs logis hier.
We visited several dwellings yesterday.
Core concept
A place where someone can stay, whether as a lasting home or a temporary lodging.
Common phrases
trouver un logis
find a place to live
un logis de fortune
a makeshift dwelling
un logis modeste
a modest dwelling
Similar words
logement: A general term for living quarters or a place to reside.
appartement: A self-contained living unit within a larger residential building.
maison: A separate building intended for people to live in.
domicile: A person's home or the address where they live.
Definition in French
Habitation, demeure ou endroit où l'on peut être hébergé, parfois avec une nuance de logement provisoire.
Word origin
Logis comes from Old French logis and belongs to the same word family as loger, meaning to house or lodge someone.
Usage tips
- Logis is masculine despite its final s, so the forms are un logis and des logis.