How To Talk About The Home In French
Great news: if you’ve ever heard of a chaise lounge, you already know one of the major French house words. Chaise actually just means “chair” in French, and you can probably get a lot of mileage out of that one.
However, if you’re invested in becoming conversational in French (or even if you’re vacationing in a French-speaking country and you just want to be able to communicate with your host somewhat efficiently), it’ll be worth your while to learn some basic vocabulary to talk about the various rooms and components of a home.
Below, you’ll find a list of the most common French house words and an audio pronunciation guide voiced by a native speaker.
Essential French House Words
the apartment — l’appartement
the house — la maison
the room — la pièce
the kitchen — la cuisine
the bathroom — la salle de bains
the bedroom — la chambre à coucher
the living room — le salon
the toilet — les toilettes
the floor — le sol
the wall — le mur
the door — la porte
the window — la fenêtre
the balcony — le balcon
the ceiling — le plafond
the roof — le toit
the stairs — l’escalier
the elevator — l’ascenseur
the furniture — les meubles
the table — la table
the chair — la chaise
the bed — le lit
the sofa — le canapé
the armchair — le fauteuil
the bookshelf — l’étagère
the dresser — la commode
the stool — le tabouret
the stove — la cuisinière
the fridge — le réfrigérateur
the freezer — le congélateur
the washing machine — la machine à laver
the dryer — le sèche-linge
the dishwasher — le lave-vaisselle
the heater — le chauffage
the air-conditioner — la climatisation
the microwave — le micro-ondes
the decor — la décoration
the curtain — le rideau
the carpet — le tapis
the mirror — le miroir
the lamp — la lampe
the coffee table — la table basse
