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    L'antichambre (en. The antechamber)

    /lɑ̃tiʃɑ̃bʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Waiting area located at the entrance of an official place or office.
    The minister waited in the antechamber before entering the meeting.
    Le ministre a attendu dans l'antichambre avant d'entrer en réunion.
    Commonly used room to receive visitors.
    The president's antechamber is decorated with works of art.
    L'antichambre du président est décorée avec des œuvres d'art.
    Intermediate zone between the outside and the inside of a building.
    The antechamber helps reduce drafts in the entrance hall.
    L'antichambre permet de réduire les courants d'air dans le hall d'entrée.

    Etymology

    From the prefix 'anti-' meaning 'in front of' and 'chambre' which designates a room.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    antechamber of power
    Place where influence and diplomacy take place.
    antichambre du pouvoir
    to be in the antechamber
    To wait to be received or to enter somewhere.
    être en antichambre
    the antechamber of tears
    State of sadness before a significant event.
    l'antichambre des larmes

    Related Words

    room
    Enclosed space used for sleeping or living.
    chambre
    hall
    Large entry space in a building.
    hall
    vestibule
    Small entry space leading to a larger area.
    vestibule

    Slang Meanings

    Waiting area for important people.
    He had to go through the antechamber to meet the director.
    Il a fallu passer par l'antichambre pour rencontrer le directeur.
    Place of preparation before an event or meeting.
    They are all in the antechamber to prepare before the meeting.
    Ils sont tous en antichambre pour se préparer avant la réunion.