chambre à coucher
bedroom
The French term for bedroom is 'chambre à coucher'. It is used to refer to a room in a house or apartment where one sleeps. It is often used in the same context as the English term 'bedroom'. For example, 'I am going to my bedroom to sleep' would translate to 'Je vais dans ma chambre à coucher pour dormir'.
Example sentences using: chambre à coucher
J'ai une belle chambre à coucher dans ma maison
I have a beautiful bedroom in my house
This sentence showcases the usage of 'chambre à coucher' in a simple statement about one's possession. In French, the verb 'avoir' (to have) is commonly used to express possession.
Ne faites pas de bruit, les enfants dorment dans la chambre à coucher
Do not make noise, the children are sleeping in the bedroom
Here, the phrase 'chambre à coucher' is used to indicate location in combination with the verb 'dormir' (to sleep). French often uses the definite article 'la' before nouns in general statements or abstract notions.
Nous devons rénover notre chambre à coucher
We need to renovate our bedroom
In this sentence, 'chambre à coucher' is used in the context of making changes or improvements to one's living space. The verb 'rénover' (to renovate) is used to indicate changes or improvements in French.