public property

• Biens, terrains ou bâtiments appartenant à l'État ou à une collectivité et destinés à l'usage du public, plutôt qu'à une personne privée ou à une entreprise.

Land, buildings, or other assets owned by the government or a community for public use, rather than by a private individual or corporation.

1. Owned by the communityB1formal

   Land, buildings, or other assets that are owned by the government or the community for public use.

   propriété publique

   • The park is public property, so everyone can enjoy it.
   • Vandalizing public property is against the law.
   • The city council maintains all public property in the area.

2. Widely known informationB2informal

   Information or facts that are known to everyone and are not private.

   domaine public (au sens figuré)

   • The celebrity's divorce became public property after the news broke.
   • His political views are public property now.
   • Once you post it online, it becomes public property.