meuble-lavabo
The English phrase 'bathroom vanity' is translated into French as meuble-lavabo.
A bathroom vanity refers to a combination unit consisting of a bathroom sink and the storage cabinet underneath it. In modern interior design contexts, you may also see the term meuble sous vasque used to describe a cabinet specifically designed to sit under a vessel sink.
What does it mean word for word?
The term meuble-lavabo is a compound noun. It combines meuble, which means furniture and lavabo, which means sink.
Which one should you use?
meuble sous vasque is specifically used in modern interior design to denote the cabinet designed for a vessel sink.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Quebec, people often refer to a bathroom vanity as meuble-lavabo.
Did you know?
- In French, the word vanité exists but it describes the philosophical concept of emptiness or pride. Using it to describe a bathroom cabinet would be a 'false friend' mistake.
- The word lavabo comes from the Latin word for a washbasin used by priests during Mass. This religious origin contrasts with the modern, utilitarian nature of a meuble-lavabo.
- While lavabo refers to the bathroom sink, the word évier is used exclusively for the sink in a kitchen. Using lavabo in a kitchen would sound very strange to a native speaker.
Examples in context
- Pouvez-vous me montrer vos lavabos avec rangement? J'ai besoin d'un design moderne pour ma nouvelle salle de bains.Can you show me your bathroom vanities with storage? I need a modern design for my new bathroom.
- J'ai acheté un nouveau meuble de salle de bain pour rénover ma petite salle d'eau.I bought a new bathroom vanity to renovate my small bathroom.
- Je recherche une vasque avec rangement parce que j'ai besoin de plus d'espace pour ranger mes affaires de toilette.I'm looking for a sink with storage because I need more space to store my toiletries.
- Où puis-je trouver un meuble-lavabo de qualité en ville?Where can I find a high-quality bathroom vanity in town?
- Le meuble-lavabo est en bois blanc.The bathroom vanity is made of white wood.
- Je dois nettoyer le meuble-lavabo.I need to clean the bathroom vanity.
- Nous achetons un nouveau meuble-lavabo pour la salle de bain.We are buying a new bathroom vanity for the bathroom.
Example conversation
Hugo and Manon are shopping for home renovation supplies.
- HugoRegarde ce meuble-lavabo, Manon, il est magnifique !Look at this bathroom vanity, Manon, it is magnificent!
- ManonOui, il est très beau, Hugo.Yes, it is very beautiful, Hugo.
- HugoEst-ce qu'il convient à notre petite salle de bain ?Does it fit our small bathroom?
- ManonJe pense que les dimensions sont parfaites.I think the dimensions are perfect.
