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demeure

residence, dwelling

noun duh-MYUR Less Common

Origin: French demeurer (to remain, to dwell)

Usage Note

Demeure is a formal or literary word for a large house or stately residence; in everyday speech maison is far more common. The legal phrase mettre en demeure means to formally notify someone to fulfil an obligation. The verb demeurer means 'to dwell' or 'to remain'.

Examples

"Ils habitent une belle demeure à la campagne."

Natural Translation

They live in a beautiful residence in the countryside.

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