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A noun is a word that refers to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., femme, chat, maison).
1. (residence)
a. la maison (F) (individual dwelling)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
Bill and Fran own a large home in the mountains.Bill et Fran possèdent une grande maison dans les montagnes.
b. l'appartement (M) (part of a residential building)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
After a long trip, Rachel was happy to be back home.Après un long voyage, Rachel était heureuse de retrouver son appartement.
c. le foyer (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
After the fire, several families had to leave their homes.Après l’incendie, plusieurs familles ont dû quitter leur foyer.
d. le chez-soi (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
Declan finally has a home where he feels safe.Declan a enfin un chez-soi où il se sent en sécurité.
a. le pays natal (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
After years abroad, Linnea finally returned to her home.Après des années à l'étranger, Linnea est enfin revenue dans son pays natal.
b. la patrie (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
Rico felt a deep connection to his home, where his ancestors once lived.Rico ressentait un lien profond avec sa patrie, où ses ancêtres vivaient autrefois.
a. le berceau (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
Philadelphia is the home of the Philly cheesesteak.Philadelphie est le berceau du cheese steak de Philadelphie.
b. la capitale (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
Many consider Paris the home of fashion.Beaucoup considèrent Paris comme la capitale de la mode.
a. le maison (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
A new retirement home has been built in the neighborhood.Une nouvelle maison de retraite a été construite dans le quartier.
b. la foyer (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
My uncle now lives in a veterans' home.Mon oncle vit maintenant dans un foyer pour anciens combattants.
5. (biology)
a. l'habitat (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
This lake is home to a variety of fish.Ce lac sert d’habitat à une grande variété de poissons.
6. (baseball)
a. le marbre (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
The player almost fell while running towards home!Le joueur a failli tomber en courant vers le marbre !
7. (computing)
a. l'accueil (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
When I click on "Home," nothing happens. The link is broken.Quand je clique sur « Accueil », rien ne se passe. Le lien est rompu.
b. la page d'accueil (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
"Home" is the most important page on our website.La page d'accueil est la page la plus importante de notre site Internet.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb (e.g., très, gentiment).
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
9. (of origin)
a. natal
I live in the US, but the UK is my home country.Je vis aux États-Unis, mais le Royaume-Uni est mon pays natal.
10. (sports)
a. local
The fans are celebrating the home team's victory.Les supporters célèbrent la victoire de l’équipe locale.
a. de famille
It's important for children to have a stable home life.Il est important que les enfants aient une vie de famille stable.
b. maison
There's nothing like our grandmother's home cooking!Il n’y a rien de tel que la cuisine maison de notre grand-mère !
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Indicative of "home"
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