French word

pavillon

Pronunciation

IPA/pavijɔ̃/

Meaning

  • masculine noundetached house

Example

Nous avons acheté un pavillon près de la ville.

We bought a detached house near the town.

Illustration for pavillon (detached house)

More examples

Le pavillon se trouve dans un lotissement calme.

The single-family house is located in a quiet residential development.

Core concept

A freestanding dwelling near the edge of town, marked by its own gate and grounds.

Common phrases

  • pavillon individuel

    single-family house

  • pavillon avec jardin

    single-family house with a garden

  • pavillon de lotissement

    single-family house in a residential development

Similar words

maison: A general term for a building where people live.
maison individuelle: A detached house designed for one household's independent use.
logement: A dwelling or housing unit intended for people to live in.
immeuble: A multi-story residential building containing several homes or units.

Definition in French

Habitation individuelle, souvent située en périphérie et dotée d'un accès et d'un terrain privés.

Word origin

From Latin papilio through Old French paveillon, pavillon first referred to a tent and later to temporary or display buildings before referring to a detached house.

Usage tips

  • Real-estate listings use pavillon plain-pied for a detached single-storey house, with plain-pied meaning on one level.

Other meanings

  • flagnoun
  • pavilionnoun

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