Étage (en. Floor)

/etaʒ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Each level of a building, separated by floors.

We live on the fifth floor.

Nous habitons au cinquième étage.

Shelf or platform in a piece of furniture.

The books are arranged on the bottom floor.

Les livres sont rangés sur l'étage du bas.

Level of a project or activity.

This project is at an advanced level.

Ce projet est à un étage avancé.

Comes from the Latin word 'stātica' meaning floor or level.

on the first floor

at the first level of a building.

au premier étage

take the floor

choose a level when going up or down.

prendre l'étage

storage floor

level intended for storing things.

étage de stockage

ground floor

First level of a building, at ground level.

rez-de-chaussée

staircase

Construction allowing you to go up or down a floor.

escalier

elevator

Equipment for going up or down a floor.

ascenseur

Level in a social context.

He thinks he's a high-flying guy.

Il se prend pour un gars du haut étage.

A place where one feels comfortable.

This is my floor, I feel at home here.

C'est mon étage, j'y suis chez moi.