How to Say ‘At the house’ in French
À la maison
ah lah may-zohn
[ah lah may-zohn]
💬 Usage Tip: Usually best translated as "at home" or "at our place," not literally "at the house."
🇫🇷 In France: Home invitations for children are common, but usually after a short polite exchange between parents first.
Phrase Breakdown
À
[ah]
at / to
Preposition showing location or destination.
À la maison, les enfants peuvent jouer calmement.
At home, the children can play calmly.
la
[lah]
the
Feminine singular definite article.
À la maison, on peut prendre un goûter.
At home, we can have a snack.
maison
[may-zohn]
home / house
Can mean the house itself or the idea of home.
À la maison, ma fille aime inviter ses amis.
At home, my daughter likes inviting her friends.
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