Salon (en. Living room)

/sa.lɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A room in the house where guests are received.

The living room is decorated with works of art.

Le salon est décoré avec des œuvres d'art.

A social event where people gather to discuss.

She organizes a literary salon every month.

Elle organise un salon littéraire chaque mois.

A place specifically dedicated to a type of activity, like a hair salon.

I am going to the hair salon this afternoon.

Je vais au salon de coiffure cet après-midi.

Of French origin, from Old French 'salon', diminutive of 'salle' meaning 'room'.

tea room

Place where tea and pastries are served.

salon de thé

international fair

Event involving participants from several countries.

salon international

auto show

Exhibition of cars and automotive industries.

salon de l'auto

hair salon

Establishment where hair is cut and styled.

salon de coiffure

beauty salon

Establishment offering aesthetic treatments.

salon de beauté

music salon

Concert or event related to music.

salon de musique

Used to describe a place where informal discussions take place.

Let's meet at the salon to discuss the latest news.

On se retrouve au salon pour discuter des dernières nouvelles.

Reference to a casual meeting place.

This is my favorite salon to spend time with my friends.

C'est mon salon préféré pour passer du temps avec mes amis.