Le livre Top Notch Fondamentaux B - Unité 8 - Leçon 3

to tell someone about the feelings or ideas that we have

parler

pieces of equipment such as tables, desks, beds, etc. that we put in a house or office so that it becomes suitable for living or working in

meubles

a machine or piece of equipment, especially electrical equipment, such as washing machine, dishwasher, etc. that is used for a particular task

appareil

a place where people work, particularly behind a desk

bureau

furniture we use for working, writing, reading, etc. that normally has a flat surface and drawers

bureau, pupitre

an electronic device that stores and processes data

ordinateur

a machine, particularly one connected to a computer, that prints text or pictures onto paper

imprimante

a room we use for sleeping

chambre, chambre à coucher

a piece of furniture containing several drawers, usually for keeping clothes

commode

furniture we use to sleep on that normally has a frame and mattress

lit

an object that can give light by using electricity or burning gas or oil

lampe, abat-jour

something we use to cover or decorate a part of the floor that is usually made of thick materials or animal skin

tapis

a room that has a toilet and a sink, and often times a bathtub or a shower as well

salle de bains

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

miroir

a large and open container that has a water supply and you can use to wash your hands, dishes, etc. in

évier, lavabo

a piece of equipment that flows water all over your body from above

douche

the complete bathroom or restroom area, including facilities for personal hygiene and grooming

toilettes

a large container that we fill with water and sit or lie in to wash our body

baignoire

furniture with a usually flat surface on top of one or multiple legs that we can sit at or put things on

table

furniture with a back and often four legs that we can use for sitting

chaise

the part of a house where people spend time together talking, watching television, relaxing, etc.

salle de séjour

a piece of furniture that contains shelves for holding books

bibliothèque

a comfortable seat that has a back and two arms and enough space for two or multiple people to sit on

canapé

the place in a building or home where we make food

cuisine

a piece of furniture with shelves or drawers for storing or displaying things

placard

a kitchen appliance that uses electricity to quickly heat or cook food

micro-ondes

a box-shaped equipment used for cooking or heating food by either putting it inside or on top of the equipment

four

a structure like a wall, made of wire, wood, etc. that is placed around an area or a piece of land

barrière

a private path or road that leads from the street to a house, building, etc., typically used for vehicle access and parking

allée (privée), voie privée

the structure that creates the outer top part of a vehicle, building, etc.

toit

a bell operated by a button outside a house or apartment that makes a sound when pushed, particularly to inform the inhabitants inside

sonnette

a metal set of stairs attached on the outside of a building, used for escaping in case of fire

escalier de secours

a cloth bag stuffed with soft materials that we put our head on when we are lying or sleeping

oreiller

a large piece of fabric made of wool, cotton, or other materials that is used to keep warm or to provide comfort, used on beds, sofas, chairs, etc.

couverture

a large, thin, and rectangular piece of cloth that is spread on a bed to lie under or on top of it

drap, feuille

a small cabinet with shelves behind a mirrored door, used for storing medicines and first aid supplies

armoire à pharmacie, cabinet de médicaments

a soft and thick substance we put on a toothbrush to clean our teeth

dentifrice

a small brush with a long handle that we use for cleaning our teeth

brosse à dents

a waterproof curtain used in bathrooms to prevent water from splashing outside the shower area

rideau de douche

a small rug or mat placed on the floor in a bathroom, typically outside the shower or bathtub, to provide a non-slip surface and to absorb water

tapis de bain, tapis de douche

the part of a heater or cooker from which heat or a flame is produced

brûleur

a box-shaped piece of equipment with a front door that is usually part of a stove, used for baking, cooking, or heating food

four

an electric machine that is used to clean dishes, spoons, cups, etc.

lave-vaisselle

a machine used for making coffee

cafetière

a type of large spoon with a long handle and a deep bowl, particularly used for serving liquid food

louche

a container which is round, deep, and typically made of metal, used for cooking

casserole

an electric kitchen appliance used to chop, slice, shred, or puree food

robot ménager

a square piece of cloth or paper we use to protect our clothes and clean our mouth or hands while eating

serviette (de table)

a small, flat mat placed on a dining table to protect the surface and mark a spot for each person’s plate and utensils

set de table

a container that is used for drinks and is made of glass

verre

a round, deep container with an open top, used for holding food or liquid

bol

a flat, typically round dish that we eat from or serve food on

assiette

a small bowl-shaped container, usually with a handle, that we use for drinking tea, coffee, etc.

tasse

a shallow round plate of small size used for placing a cup

soucoupe, sous-tasse

an object with a handle and three or four sharp points that we use for picking up and eating food

fourchette

a sharp blade with a handle that is used for cutting or as a weapon

couteau

a spoon of a large size which is used for serving food

cuillère à soupe

a round-bowled spoon designed for eating soup or similar liquid dishes

cuillère à soupe, cuillère à potage

a small spoon used for adding sugar to tea or coffee and stirring it

petite cuillère, cuillère à café

an electrical equipment used to keep food and drinks cool and fresh

réfrigérateur

an electronic device with a screen that receives television signals, on which we can watch programs

télévision, télé

a room that we use to eat meals in

salle à manger