French Conversation · Level 39
74 words
French word
louer
Pronunciation
IPA/lwe/
Meaning
- verbrent
Example
Je vais louer une voiture demain.
I am going to rent a car tomorrow.
More examples
Nous avons décidé de louer un appartement pour l'été.
We decided to rent an apartment for the summer.
Core concept
A temporary pass gives access to a car, home, or other property in exchange for money.
Common phrases
louer une voiture
rent a car
louer un appartement
rent an apartment
louer un vélo
rent a bicycle
Similar words
emprunter: Borrow an item for temporary use from another person.
réserver: Make an advance booking for a seat, room, or vehicle.
donner en location: Provide a property or item for temporary paid use by others.
Definition in French
Obtenir pour une durée limitée le droit d'utiliser un bien moyennant paiement.
Word origin
Louer is an inherited French form from Latin locare in this sense, whereas the related-looking verb meaning 'praise' derives from laudare.
Usage tips
- Louer une voiture means 'rent a car,' but louer can also mean 'let out' property; the intended direction depends on context.