Noms de Base - Meubles

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

table

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

placard

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

bureau, pupitre

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

chaise

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

tabouret

a long and hard seat that is normally made of metal or wood and two or multiple people can sit on

banc

‌a board connected to a wall or a piece of furniture on which books are kept

étagère (à livres), rayon

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

commode

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

canapé

a small, decorative piece of furniture that has a back and arms, and is designed to seat two or three people

canapé, sofa

a piece of furniture that has a soft and comfortable area for two or more people to sit or rest on

canapé

a sofa that is designed in a way that when unfolded forms a bed

canapé-lit

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

lit

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

rideau

a covering that blocks light or reduces its intensity, primarily used to cover the windows with

store

a type of curtain that is long and thick

rideau

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

moquette

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

tapis

a small piece of thick cloth-like material that is used to cover part of a floor, particularly in order to provide decoration

natte, petit tapis

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

paillasson, essuie-pieds

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

miroir

a shelf or frame with hooks or bars, etc. on which things can be put or hung

porte, casier, portant, portemanteau

an upholstered bench often built into a wall or used as built-in seating in a dining or kitchen area

banquette, banquette rembourrée

a tall, narrow stool with a footrest, designed for seating at a bar or high counter

tabouret de bar, tabouret haut

a type of folding chair designed for outdoor use, typically with a frame of wood or metal and a fabric or canvas seat and back that can be adjusted to recline

chaise longue, transat

a French armchair with open sides, upholstered seat, back, and arms, and exposed wood frames

fauteuil

a low upholstered seat or footstool without a back or arms

ottoman, pouffe

a soft and comfortable chair with a footrest and a back that can be adjusted to be set in a position one prefers

fauteuil relax

a type of sofa or armchair with deep button tufting, rolled arms, and often made of leather

chesterfield, sofa Chesterfield

a bed that is designed to function as a seating area during the day and as a bed for sleeping at night, typically featuring a twin-sized mattress and a frame with a backrest and armrests

lit de jour, banquette-lit

a small table that is often situated next to a sofa or other furniture

table basse

a type of cabinet used to store and display china dishes and other collectibles

vitrine à china, buffet de china

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

armoire à pharmacie, cabinet de médicaments

a piece of furniture used for storing dishes, table linens, and other dining or serving items

buffet, vaisselier

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

store

a type of small writing desk with a slanted top that opens to reveal a flat writing surface and drawers or compartments for storage

écritoire, bureau inclinable

a table designed for changing babies' diapers, often with storage for supplies

table à langer, table à changer

a small, decorative table with a hinged or removable top, often used for storing tea or other small items, and commonly found in Indian and Southeast Asian homes

table à thé, teapoy

a long, upholstered seat for reclining, with a backrest at one end and a raised section for supporting the legs and feet

chaise longue

a low table, often placed in a living room, on which magazines, cups, etc. can be placed

table basse

a table on which people have meals

table de salle à manger

a small table or cabinet next to a bed for storing personal items, often with drawers or shelves

table de nuit, chevet

a low, mirrored table, often with drawers, that is used to see oneself when grooming or dressing oneself

coiffeuse

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

fauteuil

a piece of furniture, often kept in a dining room, in which people store necessary things such as dishes and cutlery when they want to serve a meal

buffet

a table with a narrow horizontal surface over which goods are put or people are served

comptoir

a furniture unit designed for organizing and storing electronic entertainment devices

centre de divertissement, meuble multimédia

a sliding box-shaped piece of furniture found within a desk, dresser, or cabinet, used for organizing and storing items

tiroir

a piece of furniture with shelves and doors, usually built into a wall, designed for storing things like foods, dishes, etc.

placard

a type of dense, durable, and woven carpet

moquette, tapis de moquette