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piaule

room, digs (slang)

noun pyol Rare
Home & Lifestyle Rooms

Usage Note

piaule is informal/slang for a small or modest room or lodging. It is used among young people in the same register as English 'digs' or 'pad'. The more neutral word is chambre or pièce. Rentrer dans sa piaule means 'to go back to one's room'.

Examples

"Elle est dans sa piaule à travailler."

Natural Translation

She is in her room working.

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