In this episode we look at rooms around the house and some common household objects. It’s always handy to be able to describe your surroundings!

 

 

Before we start talking about rooms and objects (which will all be nouns) – it might be helpful just to remember how to say “a” and “the”.

Saying “a”

UnA (masculine)UneA (feminine)DesSome (both genders)

 

Saying “the”

LeThe (masculine)LaThe (feminine)LesThe (plural)

 

Rooms of the house

 

La chambre – the bedroom

La cuisine – the kitchen  (cuising like cooking!)

L’entrée – the hall/entryway

L’escalier – the stairs

Le grenier – the attic/loft

Le jardin – the garden

La salle de bains – the bathroom/washroom

La salle à manger – the dining room

Le salon – the living room

Les toilettes – the toilets.

 

 

Objects around the house

 

Une armoire – a cupboard or closet.

Un canapé – a sofa.

Une chaise – a chair.

Une commode – a chest of drawers.

Une douche – a shower.

Un fauteil – an armchair.

Une horloge – a clock.

Une lampe – a lamp.

Un lavabo – a sink.

Un lit – a bed.

Un placard – a cupboard or closet.

Une table – a table.

Une table basse – a coffee table.

Une table de chevet – a bedside table/nightstand.

La télé – the television.