housing

• Nom désignant les bâtiments ou logements où vivent les personnes, ou le fait de fournir un tel logement.

A noun referring to buildings or accommodation for people to live in, or the provision of such accommodation.

indénombrable

1. Dwellings or accommodationB1formal

   Buildings or homes where people live.

   logement

   • The city has a housing shortage for young families.
   • They provide affordable housing for low-income residents.
   • New housing developments are being built on the outskirts.

   Synonymesabodeaccommodationlodgingshelter

2. Housing policy or systemB2formal

   The system or provision of homes, often referring to government programs.

   logement (politique ou système)

   • The government announced new housing policies.
   • Public housing helps those who can't afford private rent.
   • Housing prices have risen dramatically in recent years.

3. Protective casingB2formaltechnical

   A case or container that houses or protects something.

   Boîtier protecteur

   • The engine's housing was made of durable metal.
   • The device comes with a plastic housing.
   • Inspect the housing for any damage before use.

   Synonymescasecasingcovercoveringcradleenclosureframejacketsheathshell

• Fournir un lieu pour vivre ou un abri, ou contenir ou stocker quelque chose.

A verb meaning to provide with a place to live or shelter, or to store or contain something.

1. Provide accommodationB1formal

   To provide someone with a place to live or stay.

   héberger

   • The company houses its employees in dormitories.
   • They need to house the refugees temporarily.
   • The shelter can house up to 200 people.

   Synonymesaccommodatebilletharborlodgeput upquartershelter

   Antonymesdispossessevictexpel

2. Store or containB2formal

   To contain or store something within a structure.

   contenir, abriter

   • The museum houses a collection of ancient artifacts.
   • This building houses the main offices.
   • The cabinet houses all the important documents.

   Synonymesaccommodatecontainencloseholdlodgeshelterstore