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How to Say "I live in..." in French (J’habite + country)

To say where you live in French, use j’habite + the correct preposition. It changes with the country’s gender/number (and vowels). Here’s the quick map + mini‑quiz.

Quick rules

  • Feminine countries → en
    J’habite en France. • J’habite en Espagne.
  • Masculine countries → au (but en before a vowel)
    J’habite au Canada. • J’habite en Iran.
  • Plural countries → aux
    J’habite aux États‑Unis.

Tip: Masculine + vowel sound → use en (Iran, Afghanistan, Oman…).

J habite + country rules chart

This grammar chart is taken from my MaZa French Beginner Course.

Mini‑practice

Translate into French:

  1. I live in Canada.
  2. I live in Spain.
  3. I live in the United States.
Answer key
  • J’habite au Canada.
  • J’habite en Espagne.
  • J’habite aux États‑Unis.

Related

Also learn how to say where you’re from: “I’m from …” (Je viens de + country).

This article is a short preview from my Beginner Course at MaZa French. For full lessons, dialogues, and quizzes, join the course!