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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