Lambris (en. Paneling)

[lɑ̃bʁi]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Decorative covering of a wall, often made of wood.

The wainscoting in the dining room gives it a warm look.

Le lambris de la salle à manger lui donne une allure chaleureuse.

The set of panels that cover the walls of a room.

Oak wainscoting is highly sought after in old houses.

Les lambris en chêne sont très prisés dans les maisons anciennes.

Wooden panels used for interior cladding.

Pine wainscoting is easy to install and inexpensive.

Le lambris de pin est facile à installer et peu coûteux.

From the Latin 'lamina', which means 'lamina' or 'leaf'.

install wainscoting

To install panels of wainscoting on a wall.

poser du lambris

wooden wainscoting

Wainscoting made from natural wood.

lambris de bois

painted wainscoting

Wainscoting that has been painted to change its appearance.

lambris peint

cladding

Exterior covering of a house's walls.

bardage

baseboard

Strip or board placed at the bottom of a wall.

plinthe

woodwork

Wooden work intended for interior decoration.

boiserie

Refers to a place with outdated decoration.

This house has a wainscot style that isn't fashionable.

Cette maison a un style lambris qui n'est pas à la mode.

Used to describe something kitschy.

This restaurant has a wainscot decor that is a bit too much.

Ce restaurant a un décor lambris un peu trop chargé.