Vestibule (en. Vestibule)

/vɛs.ti.byl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Reception or waiting area in a building.

The vestibule of the house was decorated with plants.

Le vestibule de la maison était décoré avec des plantes.

Transition zone between the outside and the inside of a building.

After passing through the vestibule, they arrived in the living room.

Après avoir franchi le vestibule, ils sont arrivés dans le salon.

In a medical context, part of the inner ear.

The vestibule is essential for balance.

Le vestibule est essentiel pour l'équilibre.

From Latin 'vestibulum' meaning 'ante-room' or 'entrance'.

in the vestibule

in the entry area of a building.

dans le vestibule

entrance vestibule

area located at the main entrance of a building.

vestibule d'entrée

entrance

Main access or porch of a building.

entrée

hall

Large interior space, often in a house or public building.

hall

reception

Reception or welcoming area in a place.

accueil

Passage at the entrance of the house.

I left my shoes in the vestibule.

J'ai laissé mes chaussures dans le vestibule.

Waiting area.

We'll meet in the vestibule before entering.

On se retrouve dans le vestibule avant d'entrer.