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    L’antichambre (en. The antechamber)

    [lɑ̃tiʃɑ̃bʁ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A space that precedes a room where one waits.
    He was waiting in the antechamber before entering the office.
    Il patientait dans l’antichambre avant d’entrer dans le bureau.
    A waiting area, often used in formal contexts.
    The guests are sitting in the antechamber before the ceremony.
    Les invités sont assis dans l’antichambre avant la cérémonie.
    In a figurative sense, it can refer to a waiting period before an important moment.
    He felt like he was in the antechamber of a big announcement.
    Il se sentait dans l’antichambre d'une grande annonce.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'antecamera', meaning 'before' and 'chamber'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in the antechamber
    To be awaiting a situation or event.
    être dans l’antichambre

    Related Words

    room
    A defined space or area, often used for rest.
    chambre
    hall
    An open space or large room at the entrance of a building.
    hall

    Slang Meanings

    To wait a long time in a difficult situation.
    He had to spend hours in the antechamber of his destiny.
    Il a dû passer des heures dans l’antichambre de son destin.