demeure
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la demeure
A feminine noun is used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la dame, la lune).
1. (large home)
a. house
Cette demeure ancienne appartient à une famille noble.The old house belongs to a noble family.
b. residence
La demeure du roi attirait de nombreux visiteurs.The king's residence attracted many visitors.
c. mansion
Il y a de magnifiques demeures au bord du lac.There are beautiful mansions on the lakeside.
2. (old-fashioned) (home)
A word or phrase that is seldom used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another time (e.g., cat, groovy).
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