Salons (en. Living rooms)

/salɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Large room in a house or apartment, usually used for receiving guests.

The salon is decorated with modern artworks.

Le salon est décoré avec des œuvres d'art modernes.

Event or meeting where people gather to discuss various topics.

She organizes a literary salon every year.

Elle organise un salon littéraire chaque année.

Public establishment where beauty treatments can be received.

She often goes to the hair salon.

Elle va souvent au salon de coiffure.

From the Latin 'salonem', meaning 'large room'.

hair salon

Establishment where haircuts and hair treatments are done.

salon de coiffure

tea room

Place serving tea and pastries.

salon de thé

international fair

Event where exhibitors present their products to an international audience.

salon international

beauty salon

Establishment offering aesthetic care services.

salon de beauté

private salon

Space reserved for intimate gatherings.

salon privé

cultural salon

Meeting that deals with artistic or literary subjects.

salon culturel

An informal discussion salon with friends.

We're having a salon this weekend to discuss our plans.

On se fait un salon ce weekend pour discuter de nos projets.

Used to refer to a place where one feels comfortable.

At my place, it's a real salon where everyone feels good.

Chez moi, c'est un vrai salon où tout le monde se sent bien.