Asked by berlanda

Ryan purchased a pied-à-terre in the south of France. Despite having a sumptuous London home, he enjoyed escaping the bustle of the city for a few quiet days in the country.

What is the meaning of pied-à-terre?

Which word or phrase from the passage is most helpful for determining the definition?

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
"Pied-à-terre" = a small secondary residence or apartment used for occasional short stays.

Most helpful phrase: "escaping the bustle of the city for a few quiet days in the country."