French Word · Beginner
demeure
home, domicile, residence
Pronunciation: /də.mœʁ/
Meaning
home, domicile, residence
Example
Cette demeure me rappelait tout à fait celle des paysans canariens : elle se composait de deux petites pièces éclairées par des lucarnes qui ne s'ouvraient point ;[…]
This house quite reminded me of that of the peasants of the Canaries: it was made of two little rooms lit by dormer-windows which did not open; […]
Practice tips
- Practice demeure out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French word is for beginner-level learners.