Household: Learn French Vocabulary
Understand and expand on your French vocabulary skills by exploring common household items and terms.
chaise
chair
The French word for chair is 'chaise'. This word is used similarly to how it's used in English, referring to a piece of furniture designed for one person to sit on. It can be used in various contexts, whether you're talking about the furniture in your home or a seat in a public space.
Example sentences with chaise →chambre
room
The French word for 'room' is 'chambre'. It is often used in the same context as in English. It refers to a part of the structure in a building which is enclosed and usually has a door, such as a bedroom (chambre à coucher), living room (salle de séjour) or dining room (salle à manger). Note that 'chambre' is feminine, so it would be 'la chambre' in definite form.
Example sentences with chambre →maison
house
The French word for 'house' is 'maison'. It is used in the same context as in English, referring to a building for habitation by people. In most cases, a 'maison' is a free-standing structure, as opposed to an apartment or flat ('appartement' in French).
Example sentences with maison →porte
door
The French word for 'door' is 'porte'. It is a feminine noun in French, and it is used just as in English, to refer to the barrier or entrance to a room or building. You can use it in phrases like 'ouvrir la porte' (open the door), or 'ferme la porte' (close the door).
Example sentences with porte →table
table
The word 'table' in French is also 'table', pronounced slightly differently. It is used in the same context as in English, referring to a piece of furniture with a flat top and one or more legs, providing a level surface on which objects may be placed. It's used in everyday language and is a commonly known noun.
Example sentences with table →vidéo
video
The French word for 'video' is 'vidéo'. It's used in much the same way as in English, to refer to a recording, broadcasting, or reproduction of moving visual images. It's also used in compounds like 'vidéo clip' and 'vidéo game'. It's pronounced 'vee-dee-oh'.
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