boudoir
The English phrase boudoir is translated into Italian as boudoir.
The word refers to a woman's private room.
Meaning: woman's private room (noun)
Did you know?
- In modern Italian fashion magazines, stile boudoir refers to wearing lingerie-inspired clothing, such as silk slips, as outerwear in public.
- Despite its feminine association with a woman's room, the word boudoir is always used with the masculine article il in Italian.
- Using the word boudoir instead of camera da letto in Italian specifically signals an atmosphere of French aristocratic luxury.
Example conversation
Martina is showing Alessandro her new home.
- MartinaVieni a vedere il mio boudoir.Come see my boudoir.
- AlessandroÈ davvero una stanza elegante, Martina.It is a truly elegant room, Martina.
- MartinaSì, è il mio spazio privato.Yes, it is my private space.
- AlessandroHai scelto dei mobili bellissimi.You chose some beautiful furniture.
