Le loyer
Example: Le loyer de cet appartement est trop élevé ce mois-ci.
Definition
"Le loyer" refers to the rent paid regularly by a tenant to a landlord for the use of a property, such as an apartment or house. It is the amount of money charged typically on a monthly basis for occupying the living space.
Etymology
The word "le loyer" comes from the Old French term 'loier,' which means to pay or hire. It is related to the Latin 'locare,' meaning to place or lease. Did you know that the concept of rent has been around since ancient times, reflecting the ongoing relationship between tenant and landlord?
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"Le loyer" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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