salle de sous-commission
The English phrase 'breakout room' is translated into French as salle de sous-commission.
A breakout room refers to a smaller group session or meeting space used for focused discussion during a larger conference.
Did you know?
- In French, a commission is often a body of people appointed for a specific task, which is why the 'breakout' aspect is expressed through the people involved rather than the act of breaking away.
- The word salle is a cognate of the Italian sala and Spanish sala, all stemming from a Proto-Germanic word for a dwelling.
- If you are in a digital meeting on platforms like Zoom, a French speaker might simply use the English term 'breakout room' instead of the formal salle de sous-commission.
Examples in context
- Dans le cadre de notre réunion, nous aurons besoin d'une salle de travail en petits groupes.In the context of our meeting, we will need a room for working in small groups.
Example conversation
Lucas and Emma are at a professional conference.
- LucasEmma, où se trouve la salle de sous-commission ?Emma, where is the breakout room?
- EmmaC'est juste au bout du couloir à droite.It is just at the end of the hallway on the right.
- LucasMerci, je dois y être pour le débat.Thanks, I need to be there for the debate.
- EmmaJe t'accompagne, Lucas, j'y vais aussi.I'll go with you, Lucas, I'm going there too.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, salle, CC BY-SA 4.0.
