How to Say ‘At home.’ in French
À la maison.
ah lah meh-zohn
[ah lah meh-zohn]
💬 Usage Tip: À means at or to. Maison is house or home.
🇫🇷 In France: French vets often separate clinic care from soins à la maison, care at home.
Phrase Breakdown
À
[ah]
at / to
Preposition meaning 'at' or 'to', depending on context.
À la maison, je garde la poule au chaud.
At home, I keep the hen warm.
la
[lah]
the
Feminine singular definite article meaning 'the'.
À la maison, suivez bien les conseils du vétérinaire.
At home, follow the vet’s advice carefully.
maison
[meh-zohn]
house / home
Means 'house' or 'home'; here it means 'at home'.
À la maison, la poule doit rester au calme.
At home, the hen must stay calm.
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