Also means
residential complex
Usage Note
Résidence can mean one's legal place of domicile or a residential building complex (une résidence universitaire — student halls of residence). En résidence surveillée means under house arrest. Distinguish from logement (accommodation, more general) and domicile (formal address).
Examples
"Sa résidence principale est à Lyon."
Natural Translation
His main residence is in Lyon.

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