maisonette/meɪ.zəˈnɛt/EtymologyBorrowed from French maisonnette. Doublet of mansionette.maisonette means A small house. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 91 out of 100.maisonette is pronounced /meɪ.zəˈnɛt/.nounA small house.An apartment, often on two floors.