Boiseries (en. Woodwork)

/bwa.ze.ʁi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A set of wooden elements that adorn a room.
The woodwork in the living room was carefully carved.
Les boiseries du salon étaient soigneusement sculptées.
Wood paneling on walls or ceilings.
The antique woodwork adds charm to the house.
Les boiseries anciennes ajoutent du charme à la maison.
Wooden furniture integrated into the structure of a room.
The woodwork integrated into the library was magnificent.
Les boiseries intégrées dans la bibliothèque étaient magnifiques.

Etymology

From the French word 'bois', referring to the material from which the elements are made.

Common Phrases and Expressions

parquet and woodwork
An expression referring to an interior decorated with wooden elements.
parquet et boiseries
woodwork projects
References to manufacturing or restoration work in wood.
travaux de boiseries
oak woodwork
Specifically refers to woodwork made of oak.
boiseries en chêne

Related Words

wood
Material derived from trees, used for construction and furniture.
bois
carpentry
The art of working with wood to create furniture and structures.
menuiserie
wood carving
An art technique involving the carving of wood to create decorative objects.
sculpture sur bois

Slang Meanings

Beautiful wooden interior decor.
This house has stunning woodwork!
Cette maison a des boiseries qui déchirent !
Rustic aspect of a house.
I love the warm atmosphere of this woodwork.
J'adore l'ambiance chaleureuse de ces boiseries.