Late 19th century; earliest use found in Ernest Dowson (1867–1900), poet. From French maison meublée furnished house, house with furnished rooms or apartments for rent.
Definition of maison meublée in US English:
maison meublée
noun
A furnished house for rent.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in Ernest Dowson (1867–1900), poet. From French maison meublée furnished house, house with furnished rooms or apartments for rent.