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A2 · Daily AdministrationRenting an apartment

Renting an apartment

Visit a flat, read a listing, and understand the words in your bail and dossier.

about 20 min

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Key vocabulary

FrançaisEnglish
un bail / un contrat de locationa leaseUsually three years unfurnished.
la caution / le dépôt de garantiethe depositOne month unfurnished, two furnished.
un garanta guarantorVisale is the state-backed option for newcomers.
l'état des lieuxinventory / condition reportPhotograph everything at both ends.
une quittance de loyerrent receiptAccepted as proof of address at the prefecture.
les charges comprises (CC)utilities includedCompare listings on "CC" not "HC".