This is the 676th most frequent French word.
studio
A small apartment or a workspace for artistic activities.
In this sentence, "studio" refers to an artist's workspace.
Elle a aménagé un studio chez elle pour la peinture.
She set up a studio at home for painting.
Here, "studio" denotes a self-contained living space, usually for one person.
Il a loué un studio en ville pour y vivre.
He rented a studio apartment in the city to live in.
This usage of "studio" identifies a specialized facility for recording music or sound.