ranch house

• Maison de plain-pied avec un long toit en pente douce, souvent de forme rectangulaire ou en L, populaire aux États-Unis des années 1940 aux années 1970.

A single-story house with a long, low-pitched roof, often built in a rectangular or L-shape, popular in the United States from the 1940s to the 1970s.

1. Single-story homeB1formalamerican

   A style of house, typically one story, with a long, low profile and an open floor plan, popular in the mid-20th century.

   maison de plain-pied de style ranch

   • They bought a charming ranch house in the suburbs.
   • The ranch house features a spacious living room and a large backyard.
   • Many ranch houses have sliding glass doors leading to a patio.

2. Farm dwellingB1formalamerican

   A house located on a ranch, often used as the main residence for the owner or workers.

   maison de ranch

   • The cowboy lived in a simple ranch house on the prairie.
   • The ranch house was surrounded by fields and cattle.
   • They renovated the old ranch house to accommodate guests.