Ensuite

/ɒnˈswiːt/ adjective

Definition

Connected as a suite; in real estate, describing a bathroom connected directly to a bedroom.

Etymology

From French 'en suite' meaning 'in succession' or 'as a set', with 'en' (in) and 'suite' (sequence or following). Adopted into English real estate terminology to describe interconnected rooms.

Kelly Says

This French phrase became a real estate buzzword because it perfectly captured the luxury concept—not just a bathroom, but YOUR bathroom, connected directly to your private space, reflecting Victorian and Edwardian ideals of privacy and convenience.

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