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dormitory

/ˈdɔɹmɪˌtɔɹi/

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noun

Dortoir

A room containing a number of beds (and often some other furniture and/or utilities) for sleeping, often applied to student and backpacker accommodation of this kind.

Examples :

""Since the university was far from home, Maria decided to live in a dormitory." "

Comme l'université était loin de chez elle, Maria a décidé de vivre dans un dortoir.

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noun

Dortoir, résidence étudiante

A building or part of a building which houses students, soldiers, monks etc. who sleep there and use communal further facilities.

Examples :

"The university's dormitory offered students a place to sleep and use shared bathrooms and kitchens. "

Le dortoir de l'université offrait aux étudiants un endroit pour dormir et utiliser des salles de bains et des cuisines communes.

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noun

Ville-dortoir

A dormitory town.

Examples :

"The small town was essentially a dormitory for the university students, with many of the permanent residents working to support their needs. "

La petite ville était essentiellement une ville-dortoir pour les étudiants de l'université, avec de nombreux résidents permanents travaillant pour subvenir à leurs besoins.

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