demeure
residence, dwelling
noun duh-MYUR Less Common
Origin: French demeurer (to remain, to dwell)
Usage Note
Demeure is a formal or literary word for a large house or stately residence; in everyday speech maison is far more common. The legal phrase mettre en demeure means to formally notify someone to fulfil an obligation. The verb demeurer means 'to dwell' or 'to remain'.
Examples
"Ils habitent une belle demeure à la campagne."
Natural Translation
They live in a beautiful residence in the countryside.
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