Also means
renter
Usage Note
Locataire is a common-gender noun — the same form is used for both male and female tenants. It contrasts with propriétaire ('owner/landlord') and sous-locataire ('subtenant'). The related verb louer means both 'to rent' (as a tenant) and 'to rent out' (as a landlord), so context matters.
Examples
"Le locataire a payé son loyer."
Natural Translation
The tenant paid his rent.
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