French · Family & People
voisin
neighbour
Beginnernoun · m
Definition
A person who lives near or next to another.
Example
Mon voisin est tres gentil.
My neighbour is very kind.
Etymology
'Voisin' derives from the Latin 'vicinus', which means one living in the neighborhood. The term has maintained its meaning throughout French history.
How & Where It’s Used
'Voisin' is primarily used in informal contexts and in spoken French but appears in writing as well. It is commonly known throughout French-speaking areas.