A Frenchman consumes fruit in a his second home in town (4-1-5)

I believe the answer is:

pied-a-terre

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(Other definitions for pied-a-terre that I've seen before include "Lodging kept for occasional use (French)" , "Small home kept for occasional use" , "Small secondary flat or house" , "bijou accommodation" , "Dwelling for occasional use" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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