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    Meuble (en. Furniture)

    /mœbl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An object that serves to equip living spaces, such as chairs, tables, or cabinets.
    I bought a new piece of furniture for my dining room.
    J'ai acheté un nouveau meuble pour ma salle à manger.
    The collection of movable objects in a house.
    The furniture in my bedroom is made of solid wood.
    Le meuble de ma chambre est en bois massif.
    A part of a building furnished with furniture.
    This room has become a piece of furniture in the apartment.
    Cette pièce est devenue un meuble de l'appartement.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'mobilis', meaning 'movable' or 'transportable'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    garden furniture
    Furniture designed for the outdoors, such as patio chairs and tables.
    meuble de jardin
    TV stand
    A piece of furniture specifically designed to hold a television.
    meuble TV
    shoe cabinet
    A piece of furniture for storing shoes.
    meuble à chaussures

    Related Words

    to furnish
    To occupy a space with furniture.
    ameubler
    furnishings
    A set of furniture within an interior.
    mobilier
    decoration
    The art of arranging and beautifying a space.
    décoration

    Slang Meanings

    Referring to a friend who doesn’t move or is passive.
    He is like a piece of furniture, always in the corner doing nothing.
    Il est comme un meuble, toujours dans le coin sans rien faire.
    Used to describe a stagnant situation.
    This discussion is as static as a piece of furniture.
    Cette discussion est aussi statique qu'un meuble.