Meubles (en. Furniture)

[mø.bl]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Any mobile object of furniture, such as chairs, tables, cabinets.

The dining room furniture is made of oak.

Les meubles de la salle à manger sont faits en chêne.

Furniture can also be classified by style, such as contemporary or traditional.

They chose modern furniture for their new apartment.

Ils ont choisi des meubles modernes pour leur nouvel appartement.

Furniture is essential for making a space livable and functional.

She bought furniture for her office to improve her comfort.

Elle a acheté des meubles pour son bureau afin d'améliorer son confort.

The word 'furniture' comes from the Latin 'mobilis', meaning 'mobile'.

antique furniture

Furniture that dates from a past era.

meubles anciens

flat-pack furniture

Do-it-yourself furniture, usually sold in pieces.

meubles en kit

wooden furniture

Furniture made of wood.

meubles en bois

furnishing

The act of furnishing a space.

ameublement

decoration

The art of beautifying a space through the selection of furniture and objects.

décoration

layout

Arrangement of furniture in a space.

agencement

Informal synonym for inexpensive furniture.

He just bought cheap furniture for his first apartment.

Il a juste acheté des meubles de bas de gamme pour sa première appart.

Refers to worn or old-fashioned furniture.

These old furniture pieces are laden with memories.

Ces vieux meubles croulent sous les souvenirs.