Published November 2, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2026 — By French teacher David Issokson with native audio by Marie Assel Cambier
Location meaning in French
La location is a French noun meaning “rental” or “renting.” It is a faux ami (false cognate) because it does not mean the English word “location.” For example, la location d’une voiture (car rental) or une voiture de location (rental car). To say “location” in the sense of a place, use endroit (m.) or le lieu (m.) in French.
Location pronunciation in French
The IPA pronunciation of location is /lɔ.ka.sjɔ̃/, which sounds approximately like “loh-kah-syohn.”
Location example sentences
À Chamonix on peut trouver des skis de location.
You can find rental skis in Chamonix.
J’ai conduit une voiture de location pendant une semaine en France.
I drove a rental car for a week in France.
La location de mon appartement me permet de passer quelques mois à l’étranger.
The rental of my apartment allows me to spend a few months abroad.
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🔗 Related words and expressions
- louer — to rent
- le loyer — rent (monthly payment)
- le locataire — tenant
- le propriétaire — landlord, owner
- le bail — lease
- la caution — security deposit
- les charges locatives — rental charges
- l’agence immobilière (f.) — real estate agency
- la colocation — shared housing
- un logement — accommodation, housing
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