propriété

property, estate

noun pro-pree-eh-TEH Less Common

Origin: Latin proprietas

Also means

characteristic, quality

Usage Note

Propriété covers both real estate (une propriété à la campagne — a country estate) and an inherent attribute (les propriétés de l'eau — the properties of water). The related adjective propre means 'own' or 'clean,' and propriétaire is the owner. French law distinguishes propriété privée (private property) with strong connotations in signage.

Examples

"La propriété comprend un grand jardin."

Natural Translation

The property includes a large garden.

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