véranda
/ve.ʁɑ̃.da/
The French word for sunroom is véranda.
The term véranda refers to a room used for its abundant sunlight. Depending on the architectural context, it may also refer to a covered porch or a veranda.
Meaning: room used for its abundant sunlight (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun véranda is feminine. When referring to a single sunroom, use the feminine article une to say une véranda.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of véranda is /ve.ʁɑ̃.da/. It has 3 syllables.
Did you know?
- Even though véranda is the standard term for a sunroom, it is a 'loanword' borrowed directly from English. Its arrival in the French language followed the global spread of colonial-style porch architecture.
- While English speakers use 'sunroom' to describe a specific room, a French person might instead use the term jardin d'hiver, which literally translates to 'winter garden'.
- In France, the installation of a véranda often requires a specific legal permit called a déclaration préalable because it changes the footprint and exterior appearance of the home.
Examples in context
- Je vais me détendre dans la véranda lorsque le soleil se lève.I will relax in the sunroom when the sun rises.
- Ce matin, j'ai pris mon café dans la pièce vitrée et j'ai profité de la vue sur le jardin.This morning, I had my coffee in the sunroom and enjoyed the view of the garden.
- La véranda est très lumineuse.The sunroom is very bright.
- Nous lisons dans la véranda.We are reading in the sunroom.
- Il fait chaud dans la véranda.It is warm in the sunroom.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Chloé are relaxing at home on a sunny afternoon.
- GabrielEst-ce qu'on va dans la véranda ?Are we going into the sunroom?
- ChloéOui, j'adore la lumière là-bas.Yes, I love the light in there.
- GabrielLa véranda est parfaite pour la sieste.The sunroom is perfect for a nap.
- ChloéTu as raison, Gabriel.You are right, Gabriel.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry véranda, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries véranda, CC BY-SA 4.0.
