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domicile

home address; place of residence

noun doh-mee-SEEL Less Common

Origin: Latin 'domicilium'

Usage Note

Domicile is an administrative and legal term for one's official place of residence — it appears on forms and contracts rather than in casual conversation, where chez moi or maison is preferred. Domicile fixe means a permanent address; sans domicile fixe (SDF) is the official term for a homeless person.

Examples

"Indiquez votre domicile sur le formulaire."

Natural Translation

Enter your home address on the form.

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