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a building where people live, especially as a family

maison

a small table or cabinet placed next to a bed, typically used to hold items such as a lamp, alarm clock, or personal belongings

table de chevet, nightstand

a piece of furniture that contains shelves for holding books

bibliothèque

a piece of furniture consisting of two small beds with one built above the other

lits superposés

a hanging piece of cloth or other materials that covers a window, opening, etc.

rideau

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

coussin

a bed that is big enough for two people to sleep in

lit double, grand lit

a cover for one's bed that is made of two layers of cloth and is filled with feathers, cotton, or other soft materials

couette, douillette

a device, often made of metal, used for securing or locking doors

crochet, crochette

the built-in furniture installed in many kitchens for storage of food

meuble de cuisine, cabinet de cuisine

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

lampe, abat-jour

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

micro-ondes

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

oreiller

a flat, narrow board made of wood, metal, etc. attached to a wall, to put items on

étagère

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

canapé

a chair with side supports for the arms and a comfortable backrest, often used for relaxation or reading

fauteuil

a fixed bathroom sink with running water, used for washing hands and face

lavabo, évier

a type of window covering, often made of cloth, that can be rolled up and down

store

a round open container, made of plastic or metal, with a handle used for keeping or carrying things

seau

a thick piece of woven cloth, used as a floor covering

moquette

a decorative light fixture that hangs from the ceiling and usually has multiple branches or arms for holding lights

lustre, applique

a narrow foldable bed that can be easily carried or stored anywhere

lit de camp

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

bureau, pupitre

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

lave-vaisselle

an object put on the ground in front of a door, used for cleaning the shoes on

paillasson, essuie-pieds

a space or place in a wall for building a fire in

cheminée

an electrical container that can store food for a long time at a temperature that is very low

congélateur

a device that you use to blow warm air over our hair to dry it

sèche-cheveux

a container with a handle, lid, and spout that is used for boiling water

bouilloire

the part of a bed made of soft material on which a person sleeps

matelas

a metal device with pipes that are filled with hot water to heat a room

radiateur

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

tapis

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

évier, lavabo

one of a pair of exterior wooden or metal covers of a window that can be closed for preventing light from coming in or protecting the house against thieves or other threats

volet

a seat, often with four legs, that does not include a any support for one's back or arms

tabouret

an electronic device used in the kitchen to make toast

grille-pain

a piece of furniture that is large and is used for hanging and storing clothes

armoire

an electric machine used for washing clothes

lave-linge

a machine that dries wet clothes by rotating them in a drum while circulating warm air

sèche-linge

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

réfrigérateur