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habiter

to live (in a place), to inhabit

verb ah-bee-TEH Common

Usage Note

Habiter is the everyday verb for where someone lives, used with or without a preposition depending on what follows: habiter Paris or habiter à Paris are both correct. It contrasts with vivre (to live/be alive) — habiter is specifically about one's place of residence.

Examples

"Nous habitons près du parc."

Natural Translation

We live near the park.

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