chambre d'amis
The English phrase "guest room" is chambre d'amis in French.
The term refers to a room in a home or hotel that is set aside for the use of visiting guests.
Meaning: room in a home or hotel set aside for the use of visiting guests (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase chambre d'amis literally translates to "room of friends".
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to multiple guest rooms, you can make the phrase plural by adding an 's' to the first word to get chambres d'amis.
Did you know?
- The French word chambre shares a root with the English word 'camera'. Both come from the Greek καμάρα, which originally referred to a vaulted ceiling or an arched cover.
- In France, a chambre d'hôte is not just a guest room but a legal designation for a 'bed and breakfast' where the owner lives on the property.
- In historical French contexts, the term chambre did not always mean a bedroom. It could refer to a legislative body or a courtroom, such as the Chambre des députés.
Examples in context
- C'est la chambre d'amis.This is the guest room.This sentence is useful for identifying the location of the chambre d'amis.Tatoeba #7029815 by Aiji, translation #5502203 by CK
- Tu peux préparer la chambre d'amis pour notre amie qui vient nous rendre visite ?Can you prepare the guest room for our friend who is coming to visit us?
- La chambre d'amis est au premier étage.The guest room is on the first floor.
- Nous préparons la chambre d'amis pour tes parents.We are preparing the guest room for your parents.
Example conversation
Hugo and Manon are discussing preparations for a visiting friend.
- HugoOù est la chambre d'amis ?Where is the guest room?
- ManonElle est juste à côté de la salle de bain.It is right next to the bathroom.
- HugoEst-ce qu'elle est propre ?Is it clean?
- ManonOui, tout est prêt pour notre invité.Yes, everything is ready for our guest.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries chambre, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
