How to Say ‘At home’ in French
À la maison
ah lah meh-zohn
[ah lah meh-zohn]
💬 Usage Tip: Simple location phrase: à = at, la maison = the house/home. French often says maison where English says home.
🇫🇷 In France: School support at home is a common topic in French education culture.
Phrase Breakdown
À
[ah]
at
Preposition meaning 'at' or 'to'; here it means 'at'.
À la maison, il lit chaque soir.
At home, he reads every evening.
la
[lah]
the
Feminine singular definite article meaning 'the'.
La maison est calme le soir.
The house is quiet in the evening.
maison
[meh-zohn]
home
Noun meaning 'house' or 'home'; in à la maison it usually means 'at home'.
La maison est près de l'école.
The house is near the school.
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