numéro de chambre
The English phrase room number is translated into French as numéro de chambre.
numéro de chambre is used to refer to the specific number assigned to a room in a hotel or a similar type of building.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of numéro (number), de (of) and chambre (room).
How does it change in a sentence?
When referring to a specific room number, the definite article le is used before the word numéro, creating the phrase le numéro de chambre.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid following English word order by saying chambre numéro. In French, the noun numéro must come first.
Did you know?
- The word chambre shares a common ancestor with the English word 'camera', as both stem from the Latin 'camera', meaning a vaulted or arched space.
- The term chambre is used in the name of the lower house of the French Parliament, the Chambre des députés.
- In French, chambre refers specifically to a bedroom, whereas pièce is used for a general room in a house.
Examples in context
- Voici votre numéro de chambre.Your room number, please.This sentence is useful for presenting someone with their numéro de chambre.Tatoeba #7071908 by Micsmithel, translation #1415601 by CK
- Mon numéro de chambre est le 5.My room number is 5.This sentence is useful for stating what your numéro de chambre is.Tatoeba #514785 by Aiji, translation #514759 by CK
- Quel est mon numéro de chambre ?What is my room number?This sentence is useful for asking what your numéro de chambre is.Tatoeba #464793 by stomate, translation #464588 by lukaszpp
- Excusez-moi, pourriez-vous me donner le numéro de la chambre?Excuse me, could you give me the room number?
- Je suis désolé, mais je ne me souviens pas du numéro de chambre.I'm sorry, but I don't remember the room number.
- J'ai oublié le numéro de la chambre, peux-tu me le rappeler?I forgot the room number, can you remind me?
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Example conversation
Léa is checking into a hotel and speaking with Hugo at the front desk.
- LéaBonjour, j'ai une réservation au nom de Léa.Hello, I have a reservation under the name Léa.
- HugoOui, voici votre clé et votre numéro de chambre.Yes, here is your key and your room number.
- LéaMerci, Hugo. C'est au deuxième étage ?Thank you, Hugo. Is it on the second floor?
- HugoExactement, le numéro de chambre est le 204.Exactly, the room number is 204.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries chambre, de, numéro, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
