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Maison et Jardin - Décoration Intérieure

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés à la décoration de la maison tels que "plinthe", "suspension", et "vase".

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a long and narrow piece of wood attached to the bottom of the walls of a house

plinthe

plinthe

Ex: The baseboard in the living room was chipped and needed some touch-up work .La **plinthe** dans le salon était ébréchée et avait besoin de quelques retouches.
cushion
[nom]

a bag made of cloth that is filled with soft material, used for leaning or sitting on

coussin

coussin

Ex: She leaned back against the cushion while watching TV .Elle s'est adossée contre le **coussin** en regardant la télé.
hanging
[nom]

a large ornamental piece of cloth hung around and above a bed or on a wall

tenture

tenture

a thing that is added to make something look more beautiful

décoration

décoration

a small decorative item, often trivial or of little value, used to adorn shelves or display surfaces

bibelot

bibelot

Ex: Her office is filled with little knick-knacks, each with its own story .Son bureau est rempli de petits **bibelots**, chacun avec sa propre histoire.

something that is used to decorate a house, piece of clothing, etc.

objet décoratif, bibelot, ornement

objet décoratif, bibelot, ornement

paint
[nom]

a colored liquid that you put on a surface to decorate or protect it

peinture

peinture

Ex: They mixed red and yellow paint to create an orange color .Ils ont mélangé de la **peinture** rouge et jaune pour créer une couleur orange.

a long and narrow piece of wood attached horizontally to a wall, which is designed to hang pictures from

cimaise

cimaise

Ex: They decided to hang the large painting from the picture rail to keep it safe from damage .Ils ont décidé d'accrocher le grand tableau à la **tringle à tableaux** pour le protéger des dommages.

the act of changing the style or appearance of a room by adding or updating things like colors, furniture, or decorations

remise à neuf

remise à neuf

Ex: His idea for redecoration was to bring in some plants and artwork to liven up the room .Son idée de **redécoration** était d'apporter des plantes et des œuvres d'art pour animer la pièce.

an informal decoration style using items and pieces of furniture that look old and worn-out in a pleasant way

style shabby chic

style shabby chic

a type of thick paper used for covering the surface of a wall or ceiling, particularly for decoration

papier peint

papier peint

Ex: The kids ’ room was decorated with cartoon-themed wallpaper.La chambre des enfants était décorée avec du **papier peint** à thème de dessin animé.

to adorn the inside of a house or room in order to make it more beautiful

repeindre, décorer

repeindre, décorer

Ex: They hired professionals to decorate the office space with a modern and sleek wallpaper design .Ils ont engagé des professionnels pour **décorer** l'espace de bureau avec un design de papier peint moderne et élégant.
to hang
[verbe]

to attach a painting, clock, etc. to a wall using a hook

accrocher, suspendre

accrocher, suspendre

to add decorative items to something in order to make it look more attractive

orner, décorer

orner, décorer

Ex: To personalize the space , she ornamented her desk with small trinkets and framed photos .Pour personnaliser l'espace, elle a **orné** son bureau avec de petits bibelots et des photos encadrées.
to paint
[verbe]

to cover a surface or object with a colored liquid, usually for decoration

peindre

peindre

Ex: They decided to paint the exterior of their house a cheerful yellow .Ils ont décidé de **peindre** l'extérieur de leur maison d'un jaune joyeux.

to stick a thick and often decorative paper onto the wall or ceiling of a building

mettre du papier peint

mettre du papier peint

to change the appearance of a room by applying new paint or wallpaper

redécorer, refaire à neuf, remettre à neuf

redécorer, refaire à neuf, remettre à neuf

bookend
[nom]

a small object, typically made of metal or wood, that is placed on either end of a row of books to keep them standing upright and prevent them from falling over

serre-livres, porte-livres

serre-livres, porte-livres

candle
[nom]

a block or stick of wax with a string inside that can be lit to produce light

bougie

bougie

Ex: The power outage forced us to rely on candles for illumination during the storm .La panne de courant nous a obligés à compter sur des **bougies** pour nous éclairer pendant la tempête.

any type of artwork, decoration or adornment that is displayed on the walls of a room or space, such as paintings, photographs, posters, tapestries, and other decorative items

art mural, décoration murale

art mural, décoration murale

ornamental elements like knobs, pulls, handles, hinges, and accessories that are added to furniture, cabinetry, doors, etc. to enhance their appearance

quincaillerie décorative

quincaillerie décorative

Ex: The bathroom looked much more stylish after she updated the faucets and other decorative hardware.La salle de bain avait l'air beaucoup plus élégante après qu'elle ait mis à jour les robinets et autres **quincailleries décoratives**.

a decorative structure that holds and displays artwork, consisting of a frame and a protective sheet of glass or plastic

cadre photo, encadrement

cadre photo, encadrement

Ex: I need to buy a new picture frame for this artwork before hanging it on the wall .Je dois acheter un nouveau **cadre photo** pour cette œuvre d'art avant de l'accrocher au mur.

a small cushion that is used primarily for aesthetic purposes to add color, texture, and style to a room's décor

coussin décoratif, coussin d'appoint

coussin décoratif, coussin d'appoint

Ex: I bought new throw pillows to give the room a fresh look for the season .J'ai acheté de nouveaux **coussins décoratifs** pour donner à la pièce un look frais pour la saison.
vase
[nom]

a container used as a decoration or used for putting cut flowers in

vase

vase

Ex: As a gift , she received a delicate glass vase filled with fragrant lavender , bringing a touch of nature indoors .En cadeau, elle a reçu un **vase** en verre délicat rempli de lavande parfumée, apportant une touche de nature à l'intérieur.

a solid figure or object made as a work of art by shaping and carving wood, clay, stone, etc.

sculpture

sculpture

Ex: The museum displayed an ancient marble sculpture of a Greek goddess .Le musée a exposé une ancienne **sculpture** en marbre d'une déesse grecque.

a small decorative statue or sculpture typically made from materials such as porcelain, ceramic, wood, or resin

figurine, statuette

figurine, statuette

a plant grown in a container and used for decorative purposes in indoor spaces

plante en pot, plante d'intérieur

plante en pot, plante d'intérieur

Ex: They decorated the porch with several colorful potted plants for a cheerful look .Ils ont décoré le porche avec plusieurs **plantes en pot** colorées pour un look joyeux.

a mixture of fragrant ingredients, such as dried flowers, herbs, and spices, used for decorative and aromatic purposes

pot-pourri

pot-pourri

a vinyl or paper-based graphic design or image applied to a flat surface, commonly used for decorative purposes in a room's décor

autocollant mural, décalcomanie murale

autocollant mural, décalcomanie murale

Ex: She decorated her bedroom with a large flower wall decal for a fresh , lively look .Elle a décoré sa chambre avec un grand **autocollant mural** floral pour un look frais et vivant.

a thick piece of handwoven textile with designs or pictures on it that is used for hangings, curtains, etc.

tapisserie

tapisserie

Ex: He admired the tapestry in the church , which depicted scenes from biblical stories .Il admirait la **tapisserie** dans l'église, qui représentait des scènes d'histoires bibliques.
mobile
[nom]

a suspended decorative object that moves in response to air currents or manipulation, commonly used for visual interest and stimulation in indoor spaces

mobile, suspension décorative

mobile, suspension décorative

a vessel, typically made of glass, ceramic, or metal, that is designed to hold small objects or to be displayed for decorative purposes

bol décoratif, coupe décorative

bol décoratif, coupe décorative

Ex: He chose a glass decorative bowl to display on the shelf next to the artwork .Il a choisi un **bol décoratif** en verre à exposer sur l'étagère à côté de l'œuvre d'art.

a standing light fixture with a tall base and a lampshade that provides illumination in a room

lampe sur pied, lampe debout

lampe sur pied, lampe debout

a small lamp designed to be placed on a table or desk, typically featuring a decorative base and a lampshade that diffuses the light

lampe de table, lampe de bureau

lampe de table, lampe de bureau

a timepiece designed to be mounted on a wall, typically featuring an analog or digital display and used to indicate the time

horloge murale, pendule murale

horloge murale, pendule murale

a tall wooden case clock with a pendulum inside that stands on the floor

horloge grand-père, pendule à balancier

horloge grand-père, pendule à balancier

a freestanding, weight-driven pendulum clock that is typically smaller than a grandfather clock and stands approximately 5 to 6 feet tall

horloge de grand-mère, pendule de grand-mère

horloge de grand-mère, pendule de grand-mère

a variety of textile materials, including tablecloths, napkins, placemats, and runners, that are used to cover and decorate a table during a meal or special occasion

linge de table, nappes et serviettes

linge de table, nappes et serviettes

Ex: I always use colorful table linen for special occasions to make the meal feel more festive .J'utilise toujours du **linge de table** coloré pour les occasions spéciales pour rendre le repas plus festif.

a decorative container with planted flowers that is attached to a small rope or chain to enable it to stay suspended from a building or other public places

panier suspendu

panier suspendu

Ex: The hanging basket on the balcony is filled with vibrant flowers that attract butterflies .Le **panier suspendu** sur le balcon est rempli de fleurs vibrantes qui attirent les papillons.
planter
[nom]

a large decorative container that is used to grow plants in

pot de fleurs

pot de fleurs

a decorative container placed outside a window in which people grow flowers and other plants

jardinière

jardinière

Ex: The café 's windowsills were decorated with rustic wooden window boxes planted with aromatic lavender and rosemary , enhancing the outdoor dining experience .Les appuis de fenêtre du café étaient décorés avec des **jardinières** en bois rustique plantées de lavande aromatique et de romarin, améliorant l'expérience de restauration en plein air.

a decorative object that is designed to hold one or more candles, typically made of metal, glass, or ceramic and used to create ambient lighting in a room

porte-bougie, chandelier

porte-bougie, chandelier

a decorative cover attached to a lamp for the purpose of directing or softening its light as well as providing some protection

abat-jour

abat-jour

a large mirror that is typically mounted on a wall or placed on a stand, and provides a reflection of a person's entire body

miroir en pied, miroir grandeur nature

miroir en pied, miroir grandeur nature

a decorative bracket or sconce designed to hold candles or lights and often features ornate and elaborate designs with multiple arms or branches

une girandole, un chandelier mural orné

une girandole, un chandelier mural orné

Ex: He carefully polished the girandole, making sure the mirror gleamed in the soft candlelight .Il a soigneusement poli la **girandole**, en s'assurant que le miroir brillait dans la douce lumière des bougies.

a full-length mirror that is mounted on a frame with adjustable angles so that it can be tilted to various positions for optimal viewing

miroir à pied, psyché

miroir à pied, psyché

Ex: He adjusted the cheval glass to get a better view of the back of his suit .Il a ajusté le **miroir à pied** pour avoir une meilleure vue de l'arrière de son costume.

a type of board made of perforated hardboard used for organizing tools and other small items

panneau perforé, tableau à crochets

panneau perforé, tableau à crochets

Ex: They installed a pegboard in the basement to store gardening tools and accessories .Ils ont installé un **panneau perforé** dans le sous-sol pour ranger les outils de jardinage et les accessoires.
canopy
[nom]

a cloth covering placed or hung over something such as a bed or seat, used as a decoration or shelter

baldaquin, auvent, dais, marquise

baldaquin, auvent, dais, marquise

mirror
[nom]

a flat surface made of glass that people can see themselves in

miroir

miroir

Ex: She applied makeup in front of the magnifying mirror on the vanity .Elle a appliqué du maquillage devant le **miroir** grossissant sur la coiffeuse.
epergne
[nom]

a decorative centerpiece consisting of a large, often multi-tiered, branching stand with bowls or dishes attached for holding fruits, flowers, or other decorative items

épergne, centre de table décoratif

épergne, centre de table décoratif

Ex: She carefully arranged the colorful fruit in the epergne to create a stunning centerpiece for the feast .Elle a soigneusement disposé les fruits colorés dans l'**épergne** pour créer un centre de table époustouflant pour le festin.

a decorative lighting arrangement consisting of a string or series of small bulbs connected by a wire or cable

guirlande lumineuse, éclairage en guirlande

guirlande lumineuse, éclairage en guirlande

Ex: They added string lighting to the balcony , making it a perfect spot for evening relaxation .Ils ont ajouté un **éclairage guirlande** au balcon, ce qui en fait un endroit parfait pour se détendre le soir.
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