French Phrase
Ça inclut la lutte contre les nuisibles dans les parties communes.
Meaning
The sentence states that pest control measures are part of what is covered, specifically in the shared areas of a building or complex. It emphasizes that the responsibility includes dealing with insects, rodents, or other unwanted creatures in common spaces.
When to use
Use this phrase when discussing property management, condominium bylaws, or any service contract that lists what is included. It is typical in meetings with a syndic, landlord, or maintenance provider.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Çainclutlaluttecontrelesnuisiblesdanslespartiescommunes
Ça (demonstrative pronoun)
‘Ça’ is the informal spoken form of ‘cela’, used to refer to something previously mentioned or understood from context.
inclut (present tense of inclure)
‘Inclut’ is the third‑person singular present of ‘inclure’, meaning ‘to include’. It follows the regular -re verb conjugation pattern.
la lutte contre (set phrase)
The expression ‘la lutte contre’ means ‘the fight against’ or ‘the control of’. It is commonly used with problems like pests, disease, or crime.
les nuisibles (plural noun)
‘Nuisible’ means ‘pest’ or ‘harmful creature’; the plural ‘les nuisibles’ refers to pests in general.
dans les parties communes (prepositional phrase)
‘Parties communes’ are the shared areas of a building (hallways, stairwells, garden, etc.). The preposition ‘dans’ indicates location inside those spaces.
🗨In Conversation
Ça inclut la lutte contre les nuisibles dans les parties communes, n’est‑ce pas ?
That includes pest control in the common areas, right?
Oui, le syndic s’en charge chaque trimestre.
Yes, the building manager takes care of it every quarter.
✕Common Mistakes
Ça inclut la lutte contre les nuisible dans les parties communes.
‘Nuisible’ is a countable noun; the plural must be ‘les nuisibles’. The singular would be ‘le nuisible’.
Ça inclut la lutte contre les nuisibles dans les parties communes.
In formal written French, replace ‘ça’ with ‘cela’ or ‘cela comprend’ for a more professional tone.
Ça inclut la lutte contre les nuisibles dans les parties commune.
‘Parties’ is plural; the adjective must agree: ‘communes’.
↔Alternatives
Cela comprend la lutte contre les nuisibles dans les parties communes.
That includes pest control in the common areas.
On s’occupe de l’éradication des nuisibles dans les parties communes.
We take care of eradicating pests in the common areas.
Les nuisibles sont traités dans les parties communes.
Pests are treated in the common areas.
Cultural Tip
In French‑speaking countries, ‘parties communes’ is a legal term used in condominium (copropriété) statutes. When speaking to a syndic or landlord, a formal register is preferred; avoid overly casual forms like ‘ça’ in written contracts, opting for ‘cela’ or ‘cela comprend’. Regional variations exist: in Québec, you may hear ‘espaces communs’ instead of ‘parties communes’.