cottage

• Petite maison confortable, généralement située à la campagne ou en périphérie, souvent avec un caractère rustique ou traditionnel.

A small, cozy house, typically located in a rural or semi-rural area.

1. Small rural houseA2formal

   A small, cozy house, typically located in the countryside or a village.

   petite maison de campagne

   • They rented a charming cottage by the lake for the summer.
   • The old cottage had a thatched roof and a stone fireplace.
   • She dreams of retiring to a quiet cottage in the hills.

   Synonymesbungalowcabinchaletcrofthutlodge

2. Vacation homeA2informalbritish

   A small house used for holidays or weekend getaways, often in a scenic area.

   maison de vacances

   • We spent the weekend at our family cottage in the woods.
   • The cottage was fully equipped with a kitchen and a garden.
   • Many people rent cottages in the countryside for a peaceful retreat.

   Synonymesbungalowcabinchaletgetawaylodgeretreatsummer housevacation home