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house

house music

noun HOWSS Rare

Origin: English 'house (music)'

Usage Note

House in French refers exclusively to the electronic music genre originating in Chicago. It is invariable and always feminine (la house, une soirée house). French also uses la house music for extra clarity. It should not be confused with maison, the standard French word for a physical house.

Examples

"Elle écoute de la house tous les week-ends."

Natural Translation

She listens to house music every weekend.

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