French Vocabulary for Real Estate

“Immobilier” = Real Estate

A quick, business-friendly explanation of what immobilier means in French, and how to use it naturally in sentences.

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Meaning

Immobilier = real estate. It refers to anything involving properties, whether residential, commercial, or land.

How it’s used in French

It works as an adjective or as a noun (usually as l’immobilier).

Tip: As a noun, it refers to the sector. As an adjective, it describes related roles, entities, and assets.

1) As a noun

  • L’immobilier = the real estate sector
  • Je travaille dans l’immobilier.I work in real estate.
  • Le marché de l’immobilier est très dynamique.The real estate market is very dynamic.

2) As an adjective

  • Agence immobilière = real estate agency
  • Agent immobilier = real estate agent
  • Biens immobiliers = real estate properties

Business usage

In professional contexts, immobilier is used for:

  • Selling or renting properties
  • Real estate development
  • Real estate investment
  • Property management
  • Real estate advertising portals

Example sentences

  • Cet agent immobilier vend des maisons de luxe. → This real estate agent sells luxury homes.
  • Nous lançons un nouveau portail immobilier en Italie. → We are launching a new real estate portal in Italy.
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