This is the 10108th most frequent French word.
habiter
To live or reside.
Used here to describe residence or living in a specific location.
J'habite à Paris depuis cinq ans.
I have been living in Paris for five years.
Used here to describe past residence.
Auparavant, nous habitions dans une petite maison en banlieue.
Previously, we lived in a small house in the suburbs.
Indicates ongoing living in a place.