maisonette

• Nom désignant un appartement en duplex ou sur deux niveaux, souvent avec une entrée indépendante depuis l’extérieur, généralement situé dans un immeuble ou une maison divisée en plusieurs logements.

A noun referring to a self-contained apartment, often on two floors, within a larger building and having its own private entrance from the outside.

1. B2formalbritish

   A self-contained apartment, often spread over two floors, within a larger building and having its own private entrance from the outside.

   appartement en duplex indépendant

   • They bought a charming maisonette in the city center with its own front door.
   • The property is a two-bedroom maisonette over two floors.
   • Unlike a flat, a maisonette offers more privacy with its separate entrance.

   Synonymesduplexduplex apartment

2. B2formalbritish

   A small house, often part of a larger building or development.

   Petite maison

   • The couple moved into a cozy maisonette in the suburbs.
   • This modern maisonette is perfect for a small family.
   • The development consists of several maisonettes and townhouses.

   Synonymesbungalowcabincottage