This lesson is part of the course(s):
French for Buying and Renovating Property
What Are the Different Types of Property in France?
Learn the words for different types of property in French, useful for understanding what you property type you may buy or be interested in.
Watch the video as many times as you need, until you feel you can give the French translations as we go!
Review Vocabulary
Now we can see what we’ve learned.
Part 1
| English | French |
|---|---|
| apartment | un appartement |
| bungalow | le bungalow |
| castle, large mansion | le château |
| cottage | le cottage |
| country house | la maison de campagne |
Part 2
| English | French |
|---|---|
| detached house | la maison individuelle |
| farmhouse | la ferme |
| farmhouse (Northern France) | la longère |
| house | la maison |
| housing estate | le lotissement |
Part 3
| English | French |
|---|---|
| manor house | la bastide |
| semi-detached house | la maison jumelée |
| small farmhouse | la fermette |
| terraced house | la maison mitoyenne |
| thatched cottage | la chaumière |
Flashcards
Go Deeper
If you want to expand your knowledge about this topic, explore any materials below.
What Types of French Home Are There?
Explore French home types — from château to maison de maître. Learn cultural housing terms…
Give It a Go!
If you’d like to test your knowledge of what you’ve learned so far, you can select from any quizzes or activities below.
French Quiz – Word Recall – Buying and Renovating – Types of Property
A quiz to test your knowledge of French vocabulary of different types of property.
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