L'étage (en. The floor)

/le.taʒ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Level or plane of a building, often designated by a number.
I live on the third floor of this building.
J'habite au troisième étage de cet immeuble.
Each level of a house or building that can be used as living space.
The rooms are on the floor.
Les chambres sont à l'étage.
Unit of measurement used to describe height in constructions.
This building has ten floors.
Ce bâtiment a dix étages.

Etymology

From Old French 'estage', derived from Latin 'statia' meaning 'station' or 'location'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

on the first floor
indicates the first level of a building
au premier étage
to go up to the floor
to go to a higher level
monter à l'étage
parking floor
level of a building intended for vehicle parking
étage de parking
mezzanine floor
intermediate level often used for offices or additional spaces
étage mezzanine

Related Words

basement
Level located below ground level, often used for storage.
sous-sol
ground floor
First level of a building, at ground level.
rez-de-chaussée
elevator
Device used to transport people from one floor to another.
ascenseur

Slang Meanings

To be upstairs
When he says he is upstairs, it means he is busy.
Quand il dit qu'il est à l'étage, ça veut dire qu'il est occupé.
Went up a floor
You never know if I've gone up a floor or not.
Tu ne sais jamais si je suis monté d'un étage ou pas.