French word

loueur

Pronunciation

IPA/lwœʁ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounlessor

Example

Avant la signature, le loueur a expliqué les conditions.

Before signing, the lessor explained the terms.

Illustration for loueur (lessor)

More examples

Le loueur exige une caution avant la remise des clés.

The landlord requires a security deposit before handing over the keys.

Core concept

The rental provider standing on one side of an agreement while another party uses the rented item or service.

Common phrases

  • caution au loueur

    security deposit to the landlord

  • assurance proposée par le loueur

    insurance offered by the landlord

  • remise des clés par le loueur

    key handover by the landlord

Similar words

bailleur: A person or organization that rents out property under a lease.
propriétaire: The person or entity legally owning property or real estate.
agence: A rental company that handles bookings or arranges rental agreements.

Definition in French

Personne ou entreprise qui loue un bien ou un service à quelqu'un contre paiement.

Word origin

French derives loueur from louer by adding -eur for an agent, while louer developed from Old French loer and ultimately from Latin locare.

Usage tips

  • In housing contexts, French commonly uses bailleur or propriétaire, while loueur is especially common for a rental company.

Other meanings

  • landlordnoun
  • rental companynoun

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