Hall (en. Lobby)

[al]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A large space or room in a building, often at the entrance.

The hotel entrance hall is spacious.

Le hall d'entrée de l'hôtel est spacieux.

A corridor or passage connecting several rooms.

The rooms were at the end of the hall.

Les chambres se trouvaient au bout du hall.

A room used for events or meetings.

We booked the hall for the conference.

Nous avons réservé le hall pour la conférence.

From Old English 'hal', meaning 'hall' or 'room'.

reception hall

Reception area for visitors.

hall de réception

exhibition hall

Room intended for exhibitions.

hall d'exposition

train station hall

Space in a train station to welcome travelers.

hall de gare

room

Enclosed space used for various activities.

salle

vestibule

Small entry space in a building.

vestibule

corridor

Long passage connecting several rooms.

corridor

A place where friends meet.

We meet in the hall after classes.

On se retrouve au hall après les cours.

Common space in a shared apartment.

The hall is always messy because of the roommates.

Le hall est toujours en désordre à cause des colocataires.