foyers

/fwaje/foyer
1.
nounmasculinePlur

households; residential households (statistical/administrative sense)

On estime que plus de la moitié des foyers français ont un animal de compagnie.

It is estimated that more than half of French households have a pet.

Synonyms:ménages, domiciles
2.
nounmasculinePlur

shelters or residential institutions (e.g., youth hostels, women's shelters, social housing residences)

Plusieurs foyers pour jeunes travailleurs ont été ouverts près du centre-ville.

Several residences for young workers have been opened near the city center.

Synonyms:résidences, centres d'hébergement, maisons d'accueil
3.
nounmasculinePlur

lobbies or entrance halls (in theatres, cinemas, public buildings)

Les spectateurs se retrouvent dans les foyers avant l'entracte.

The audience gathers in the lobbies before the intermission.

Synonyms:vestibules, halls
foyers - French Definition & Examples