squat

squat (occupied building)

noun SKWAT Rare

Origin: From English 'squat'.

Also means

squat (exercise)

Usage Note

Squat in French primarily refers to an illegally occupied building used as living space by those without housing — a direct borrowing from English. The fitness exercise (a deep knee bend) also goes by squat in gym contexts. The verb squatter means 'to squat' a building or, informally, to occupy someone's space uninvited.

Examples

"Ils vivent dans un squat depuis six mois."

Natural Translation

They have been living in a squat for six months.

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