commodités
The English phrase 'amenities' can be translated into French as commodités.
The term refers to public facilities, such as a piscine (swimming pool), a salle de sport (gym), a parking (parking lot) or a réception (reception).
Meaning: public facilities (noun)
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers should be careful because commodités in French can sometimes refer to 'comforts' or 'conveniences' in a more abstract sense, whereas équipements or services is often more natural for physical public facilities.
Did you know?
- A commode is also the French word for a chest of drawers, stemming from the idea that such furniture provides 'convenience' for storage.
- In certain regional French dialects, particularly in parts of Africa, commodité is frequently used to refer specifically to a restroom or a 'convenient' place for bodily needs.
- The adjective form commode can be used to describe a person who is easy-going or agreeable, moving away from the idea of physical facilities entirely.
Examples in context
- Les équipements de l'hôtel sont excellentsThe hotel amenities are excellent
- Nous sommes ravis des commodités de l'appartementWe are delighted with the apartment's amenities
- Les services de cet hôtel sont excellentsThe amenities of this hotel are excellent
- Quels sont les équipements de l'hôtel?What are the hotel amenities?
- Est-ce que l'hôtel dispose d'une piscine?Does the hotel have a swimming pool?
- Les commodités sont excellentes iciThe amenities are excellent here
- L'hôtel propose de nombreuses commodités.The hotel offers many amenities.
- Nous cherchons un quartier avec des commodités.We are looking for a neighborhood with amenities.
Example conversation
Hugo and Léa are discussing where to live.
- HugoEst-ce que ce quartier a des commodités ?Does this neighborhood have amenities?
- LéaOui, il y a beaucoup de commodités ici.Yes, there are many amenities here.
- HugoC'est parfait pour nous, Léa.That is perfect for us, Léa.
- LéaJe suis d'accord avec toi, Hugo.I agree with you, Hugo.
