Whether you’re discussing your home, looking for a new place to live, or just describing household items in French, this vocabulary sheet will help you navigate conversations about houses, rooms, and everyday objects.
1. Types of Houses (Les Types de Maisons)
These are the key words to describe different kinds of houses and dwellings.
- La maison – The house
- L’appartement (m) – The apartment
- Le studio – The studio apartment
- Le pavillon – Detached house (common in suburbs)
- La villa – Villa
- Le chalet – Chalet
- Le manoir – Manor
- Le château – Castle
- La ferme – Farmhouse
- La résidence – The residence
- La maison de campagne – The country house
- Le logement – The accommodation
- Le loft – The loft
- L’immeuble (m) – The building
- Le duplex – The duplex apartment
Example Sentence:
- Nous habitons dans un appartement en centre-ville. (We live in an apartment downtown.)
2. Rooms of the House (Les Pièces de la Maison)
Key vocabulary for the different rooms in a house.
- La chambre – The bedroom
- La salle de bain – The bathroom
- La cuisine – The kitchen
- Le salon – The living room
- La salle à manger – The dining room
- Le bureau – The office / study
- Le grenier – The attic
- La cave – The basement
- Le garage – The garage
- Les toilettes (f) – The toilet room / restroom
- Le couloir – The hallway
- Le balcon – The balcony
- La terrasse – The terrace
- Le jardin – The garden
- L’entrée (f) – The entrance
- La buanderie – The laundry room
- La véranda – The conservatory / sunroom
Example Sentence:
- La cuisine est à côté de la salle à manger. (The kitchen is next to the dining room.)
3. Furniture (Les Meubles)
Common furniture items found in a house.
- Le canapé – The sofa
- Le fauteuil – The armchair
- Le lit – The bed
- L’armoire (f) – The wardrobe
- La commode – The chest of drawers
- La table – The table
- La chaise – The chair
- La table basse – The coffee table
- Le tapis – The rug
- La bibliothèque – The bookshelf
- Le bureau – The desk
- Le miroir – The mirror
- Le placard – The cupboard / closet
- La table de chevet – The bedside table
- Le matelas – The mattress
Example Sentence:
- J’ai acheté un nouveau canapé pour le salon. (I bought a new sofa for the living room.)
4. Kitchen Vocabulary (Le Vocabulaire de la Cuisine)
Words related to the kitchen and kitchen appliances.
- Le réfrigérateur / Le frigo – The refrigerator / fridge
- Le four – The oven
- Le four à micro-ondes – The microwave oven
- Le lave-vaisselle – The dishwasher
- L’évier (m) – The sink
- Le robinet – The faucet
- La cuisinière – The stove
- Le congélateur – The freezer
- La hotte – The kitchen hood
- Le mixeur – The blender
- Le grille-pain – The toaster
- Le bol – The bowl
- Le couteau – The knife
- La fourchette – The fork
- La cuillère – The spoon
- La casserole – The saucepan
- La poêle – The frying pan
- Le verre – The glass
- L’assiette (f) – The plate
Example Sentence:
- Nous utilisons le four pour cuire les gâteaux. (We use the oven to bake cakes.)
5. Bathroom Vocabulary (Le Vocabulaire de la Salle de Bain)
Key terms for describing bathroom items and fixtures.
- La douche – The shower
- La baignoire – The bathtub
- Le lavabo – The sink
- Le miroir – The mirror
- Le sèche-cheveux – The hairdryer
- Le porte-serviettes – The towel rack
- La brosse à dents – The toothbrush
- Le dentifrice – The toothpaste
- Le savon – The soap
- Le shampoing – The shampoo
- La serviette – The towel
- Le papier toilette – The toilet paper
- Le peigne – The comb
Example Sentence:
- J’ai acheté un nouveau shampoing et du savon. (I bought new shampoo and soap.)
6. Household Appliances (Les Appareils Ménagers)
Common household appliances and electronic devices found in homes.
- Le lave-linge – The washing machine
- Le sèche-linge – The dryer
- L’aspirateur (m) – The vacuum cleaner
- Le fer à repasser – The iron
- Le ventilateur – The fan
- Le climatiseur – The air conditioner
- La machine à café – The coffee machine
- La télévision – The television
- L’ordinateur (m) – The computer
- Le téléphone – The phone
- La lampe – The lamp
- La machine à laver – The washing machine
- Le radiateur – The radiator
Example Sentence:
- Le lave-linge est dans la buanderie. (The washing machine is in the laundry room.)
7. Household Items (Les Objets de la Maison)
A variety of common household items and objects.
- La clé – The key
- La télécommande – The remote control
- Le rideau – The curtain
- Le drap – The bedsheet
- L’oreiller (m) – The pillow
- La couverture – The blanket
- Le vase – The vase
- La plante – The plant
- La poubelle – The trash can
- Le balai – The broom
- La serpillière – The mop
- L’ampoule (f) – The light bulb
- Le cintre – The hanger
Example Sentence:
- Il faut changer l’ampoule dans le salon. (We need to change the light bulb in the living room.)
8. Outdoor and Garden Vocabulary (Le Vocabulaire du Jardin et Extérieur)
Words related to the garden and outdoor spaces.
- Le jardin – The garden
- La pelouse – The lawn
- Les fleurs (f) – The flowers
- Le potager – The vegetable garden
- L’arbre (m) – The tree
- La haie – The hedge
- Le barbecue – The barbecue
- La tondeuse – The lawnmower
- Le tuyau d’arrosage – The hose
- La terrasse – The terrace
- La piscine – The swimming pool
- Le parasol – The parasol
Example Sentence:
- Nous avons planté des fleurs dans le jardin. (We planted flowers in the garden.)
9. Useful Phrases for Describing a House
Here are some phrases to help you describe your house or someone else’s in French.
- J’habite dans une maison à deux étages. – I live in a two-story house.
- Mon appartement a trois chambres et un balcon. – My apartment has three bedrooms and a balcony.
- La cuisine est grande et bien équipée. – The kitchen is big and well-equipped.
- Nous avons un beau jardin derrière la maison. – We have a beautiful garden behind the house.
- Où se trouvent les toilettes, s’il vous plaît ? – Where is the restroom, please?
- Mon salon est lumineux et spacieux. – My living room is bright and spacious.
Practice Quiz
Test your knowledge with this short quiz:
- What is the French word for “bedroom”?
- How do you say “sofa” in French?
- Translate: “I live in an apartment downtown.”
- What’s the French term for “kitchen”?
- How do you say “washing machine” in French?
Conclusion
With this comprehensive French house vocabulary, you’ll be able to confidently describe different types of homes, rooms, furniture, and everyday household items. Whether you’re talking about your own house, visiting someone’s home, or navigating French real estate, these words and phrases will be invaluable. From the kitchen to the garden, you’ll have the language you need to discuss every part of the house in French.
