lit double
masculine
The English phrase "double bed" is lit double in French.
lit double is a masculine noun used to describe a bed designed for two adults.
Meaning: a bed designed for two adults (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of lit double is lits doubles.
Did you know?
- French uses the word lit in the expression lit de justice, which historically referred to a formal session where the King of France sat on a ceremonial bed to overrule parliaments.
- The French word lit is also the word for a 'riverbed', the part of a river where the water flows.
- In French culture, the lit double is sometimes replaced by two lits simples pushed together to form one large bed, a common practice in European hotels.
Examples in context
- L'hôtel propose des chambres avec lit double et salle de bains privée.The hotel offers rooms with double beds and private bathrooms.
- Il dort dans un lit double.He sleeps in a double bed.
- Je voudrais réserver un lit double.I would like to reserve a double bed.
- Il y a un lit double dans la chambre.There is a double bed in the room.
- Est-ce que vous avez un lit double ?Do you have a double bed?
Example conversation
Hugo and Chloé are looking at a hotel room online.
- HugoRegarde, cette chambre a un grand lit double.Look, this room has a large double bed.
- ChloéC'est parfait pour nous deux, Hugo.It is perfect for the two of us, Hugo.
- HugoTu penses que le lit double est assez spacieux ?Do you think the double bed is spacious enough?
- ChloéOui, Chloé pense que c'est suffisant.Yes, Chloé thinks it is enough.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “double bed” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
