house
The French word for 'house' is 'maison'. It is used in the same context as in English, referring to a building for habitation by people. In most cases, a 'maison' is a free-standing structure, as opposed to an apartment or flat ('appartement' in French).
I like my house very much.
This is a simple sentence expressing a sentiment towards a personal belonging, the house. 'J'aime beaucoup' translates to 'I like very much', 'ma' is 'my', and 'maison' is 'house'.
The house is big.
This sentence is describing a house broadly. 'La Maison' is 'The House', 'est' is 'is', and 'grande' is 'big'.
Where is the house?
This sentence could be used when asking for directions. 'Où' is 'where', 'est' is 'is', and 'la maison' is 'the house'.
She is buying a house.
This sentence is about someone in the process of purchasing a house. 'Elle' means 'she', 'achète' translates to 'is buying', and 'une maison' is 'a house'.
I lost my house in the fire.
This sentence is expressing a tragic event. 'J'ai perdu' is 'I lost', 'ma maison' is 'my house', and 'dans l'incendie' is 'in the fire'.
He is building his house.
This sentence is showing someone in the process of constructing a house. 'Il' is 'he', 'construit' is 'is building', and 'sa maison' is 'his house'.
The house is old.
This sentence is describing the age of a house. 'La Maison' is 'The House', 'est' is 'is', and 'ancienne' is 'old'.
The house is near the school.
This sentence describes the location of a house. 'La maison' is 'the house', 'est' is 'is', 'proche de' is 'near to', and 'l'école' is 'the school'.
I am going home.
This sentence talks about the speaker returning home. 'Je rentre' is 'I am going', and 'à la maison' is 'home'. In French, 'home' is often represented by 'la maison'.
It's a beautiful house.
This sentence is complimenting a house. 'C'est' is 'It is', 'une belle' is 'a beautiful', and 'maison' is 'house'.