Furniture in French 120 Easy Words for Every Room

Furniture vocabulary sneaks into French faster than you might expect. You need it when renting an apartment, talking about your home, shopping, describing a room, asking where something is, or discovering that yes, French absolutely has separate words for a stool, a bench, and a bedside table because of course it does.

In this guide, you’ll learn 120 useful furniture words and phrases in French, organized by room so your brain does not have to store them in one giant wobbly pile.

Most of these are standard France French, but they’ll be widely understood elsewhere too. When a note matters, you’ll see it. For a bigger home-themed word bank, you can also check house vocabulary in French.

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How To Talk About Furniture In French

The general word for furniture is les meubles (lay MUH-bluh). The singular form is un meuble, meaning a piece of furniture.

French	Pronunciation	Meaning	Example Sentence	Translation	Learner Note
les meubles	lay MUH-bluh	furniture	Nous devons acheter des meubles pour le salon.	We need to buy furniture for the living room.	Usually plural when talking about furniture in general.
un meuble	uhn MUH-bluh	a piece of furniture	Ce meuble est ancien mais très solide.	This piece of furniture is old but very sturdy.	Masculine noun.
meublé	muh-BLAY	furnished	L’appartement est meublé.	The apartment is furnished.	Useful for rentals.
vide	veed	empty	La chambre est encore vide.	The bedroom is still empty.	Good opposite of meublé in context.
en bois	ahn bwah	made of wood	J’aime les meubles en bois clair.	I like light wood furniture.	bois sounds like “bwah.”
en métal	ahn may-TAHL	made of metal	Cette étagère est en métal noir.	This shelf is made of black metal.	Common in modern decor vocabulary.
confortable	kohn-for-TAHB	comfortable	Ce fauteuil est très confortable.	This armchair is very comfortable.	Same spelling idea as English, different sound.
pratique	prah-TEEK	practical	Cette table pliante est très pratique.	This folding table is very practical.	Very common adjective.

Useful Phrases For Talking About Furniture

Before the room-by-room lists, here are some everyday phrases that make the vocabulary actually usable in real life.

French	Pronunciation	Meaning	Example Sentence	Translation	Learner Note
Il y a un canapé dans le salon.	eel ee ah uhn ka-na-PAY dahn luh sa-LON	There is a sofa in the living room.	Il y a un canapé dans le salon.	There is a sofa in the living room.	Il y a is your best friend for describing rooms.
Où est la chaise ?	oo eh lah shez	Where is the chair?	Où est la chaise de la cuisine ?	Where is the kitchen chair?	Simple and useful.
J’ai besoin d’une table.	zhay buh-ZWAHN dune tahbl	I need a table.	J’ai besoin d’une table pour travailler.	I need a table to work.	After besoin de, watch the article change.
Cette armoire est trop grande.	set ar-MWAHR eh troh grahnd	This wardrobe is too big.	Cette armoire est trop grande pour la chambre.	This wardrobe is too big for the bedroom.	grande agrees with feminine armoire.
Le lit est contre le mur.	luh lee eh kohntr luh mur	The bed is against the wall.	Le lit est contre le mur, à gauche.	The bed is against the wall, on the left.	Useful layout phrase.
On a déplacé les meubles.	ohn ah day-plah-SAY lay MUH-bluh	We moved the furniture.	On a déplacé les meubles ce matin.	We moved the furniture this morning.	Very natural in conversation.
Je cherche une étagère.	zhuh shersh oon ay-ta-ZHAIR	I’m looking for a shelf.	Je cherche une étagère pour mes livres.	I’m looking for a shelf for my books.	chercher = to look for, not to search in the dramatic detective sense.
On peut s’asseoir ici.	ohn puh tah-swahr ee-SEE	We can sit here.	On peut s’asseoir ici sur le banc.	We can sit here on the bench.	Reflexive verb: s’asseoir.
La table prend trop de place.	lah tahbl prahn troh duh plahs	The table takes up too much space.	La table prend trop de place dans la petite cuisine.	The table takes up too much space in the small kitchen.	Excellent real-life complaint.
Je préfère les meubles simples.	zhuh pray-FAIR lay MUH-bluh sahpl	I prefer simple furniture.	Je préfère les meubles simples et modernes.	I prefer simple, modern furniture.	simples is plural to match meubles.

Living Room Furniture In French

The living room gives you some of the most common furniture words in French. If you only remember a handful today, start here.

French	Pronunciation	Meaning	Example Sentence	Translation	Learner Note
le canapé	luh ka-na-PAY	sofa, couch	Le canapé est devant la télévision.	The sofa is in front of the television.	Very common word.
le fauteuil	luh foh-TUHY	armchair	Mon grand-père s’assoit toujours dans ce fauteuil.	My grandfather always sits in that armchair.	The ending is tricky; don’t pronounce the final L.
la chaise	lah shez	chair	Il manque une chaise pour les invités.	We’re missing a chair for the guests.	Basic, high-frequency word.
la table basse	lah tahbl bahs	coffee table	J’ai posé mes clés sur la table basse.	I put my keys on the coffee table.	Literally “low table.”
le meuble TV	luh MUH-bluh tay-vay	TV stand	Le meuble TV est trop petit pour l’écran.	The TV stand is too small for the screen.	Modern and common.
la bibliothèque	lah bee-blee-oh-TEK	bookcase, bookshelf	La bibliothèque est pleine de romans.	The bookcase is full of novels.	Also means library in some contexts, so context matters.
l’étagère	lay-ta-ZHAIR	shelf	Cette étagère supporte beaucoup de poids.	This shelf holds a lot of weight.	Feminine noun. The apostrophe comes from elision: la étagère becomes l’étagère.
le tabouret	luh ta-boo-RAY	stool	Il y a deux tabourets près du bar.	There are two stools near the bar.	Useful for kitchens and counters too.
le banc	luh bahn	bench	Le banc en bois est près de la fenêtre.	The wooden bench is near the window.	Also used for park benches.
la console	lah kohn-SOHL	console table	La console est dans l’entrée, sous le miroir.	The console table is in the entryway, under the mirror.	Decor/interior design word.
la vitrine	lah vee-TREEN	display cabinet	Ma tante garde sa vaisselle ancienne dans la vitrine.	My aunt keeps her antique dishes in the display cabinet.	Can also mean shop window, so again, context does the heavy lifting.
le pouf	luh poof	ottoman, pouf	Je pose mes pieds sur le pouf.	I put my feet on the ottoman.	Short, easy, useful.
la méridienne	lah may-ree-dyen	chaise longue, daybed	La méridienne est élégante mais pas très pratique.	The chaise longue is elegant but not very practical.	More formal/home decor vocabulary.
le repose-pieds	luh ruh-POHZ-pyay	footrest	Ce fauteuil a un repose-pieds assorti.	This armchair has a matching footrest.	Literally “rests-feet.”
la commode	lah ko-MOD	chest of drawers, dresser	La commode ancienne vient de chez ma grand-mère.	The antique dresser comes from my grandmother’s house.	Can appear in bedrooms too.

Bedroom Furniture In French

Bedroom words are extremely practical because they often show up in apartment listings, hotel problems, and furniture shopping.

French	Pronunciation	Meaning	Example Sentence	Translation	Learner Note
le lit	luh lee	bed	Le lit est très confortable.	The bed is very comfortable.	Super common.
le lit simple	luh lee sahpl	single bed	La chambre d’enfant a un lit simple.	The child’s room has a single bed.	Useful for hotels and rentals.
le lit double	luh lee doobl	double bed	Nous préférons un lit double.	We prefer a double bed.	Another useful hotel phrase.
la tête de lit	lah tet duh lee	headboard	La tête de lit est en bois clair.	The headboard is made of light wood.	Literally “head of the bed.”
la table de chevet	lah tahbl duh shuh-VAY	bedside table, nightstand	J’ai mis mon livre sur la table de chevet.	I put my book on the bedside table.	Very common.
l’armoire	lar-MWAHR	wardrobe	L’armoire est trop lourde pour la déplacer seul.	The wardrobe is too heavy to move alone.	Feminine noun despite the l’.
le dressing	luh dres-sing	walk-in closet, dressing room	Le dressing est petit mais bien organisé.	The walk-in closet is small but well organized.	An English-looking loanword that French actually uses.
le placard	luh pla-KAR	cupboard, closet	Les valises sont dans le placard.	The suitcases are in the closet.	Very useful household word.
la penderie	lah pahn-duh-REE	hanging wardrobe section	Il n’y a pas assez de place dans la penderie.	There isn’t enough space in the hanging section.	Specifically where clothes hang.
le tiroir	luh tee-RWAR	drawer	Mes chaussettes sont dans le premier tiroir.	My socks are in the first drawer.	Useful everywhere, not just the bedroom.
la coiffeuse	lah kwa-ffuhz	dressing table, vanity	La coiffeuse est près de la fenêtre.	The vanity table is near the window.	Often paired with a mirror.
le coffre	luh kofr	storage chest, trunk	On range les couvertures dans le coffre.	We store the blankets in the chest.	Can also mean trunk of a car.
le valet de chambre	luh va-LAY duh shahbr	clothes stand, valet stand	Il pose sa veste sur le valet de chambre.	He puts his jacket on the valet stand.	A bit formal, but nice to know.
la banquette	lah bahn-KET	bench seat, small sofa	La banquette au pied du lit est pratique.	The bench seat at the foot of the bed is practical.	Can also appear in cafés and dining areas.
le sommier	luh so-mee-AY	bed base	Le sommier grince un peu.	The bed base squeaks a little.	Very useful if you ever complain about a bed in French.

Kitchen Furniture In French

The kitchen mixes furniture and storage words. Some items blur into fixtures, but learners need them anyway because real homes are messy and vocabulary categories are not as neat as grammar books pretend.

French	Pronunciation	Meaning	Example Sentence	Translation	Learner Note
la table	lah tahbl	table	Nous mangeons à la table de la cuisine.	We eat at the kitchen table.	Found everywhere, of course.
la table à manger	lah tahbl ah mahn-ZHAY	dining table	La table à manger peut accueillir six personnes.	The dining table can seat six people.	Very useful phrase.
la chaise de cuisine	lah shez duh kwee-ZEEN	kitchen chair	Cette chaise de cuisine n’est pas stable.	This kitchen chair isn’t stable.	Clear descriptive phrase.
le tabouret de bar	luh ta-boo-RAY duh bar	bar stool	On a acheté deux tabourets de bar.	We bought two bar stools.	Common in modern kitchens.
le plan de travail	luh plahn duh tra-VY	countertop, worktop	Le plan de travail est en marbre.	The countertop is made of marble.	Very common kitchen term.
le buffet	luh buh-FAY	sideboard	La vaisselle est dans le buffet.	The dishes are in the sideboard.	Not just a buffet meal.
l’îlot central	lee-lo san-TRAL	kitchen island	L’îlot central sert aussi de table.	The kitchen island also serves as a table.	Very common in home design talk.
le meuble de rangement	luh MUH-bluh duh rahnzh-MAHN	storage unit	Ce meuble de rangement est très pratique.	This storage unit is very practical.	Flexible phrase.
l’armoire de cuisine	lar-MWAHR duh kwee-ZEEN	kitchen cabinet	Les verres sont dans l’armoire de cuisine.	The glasses are in the kitchen cabinet.	Another useful descriptive phrase.
le meuble bas	luh MUH-bluh bah	base cabinet	Les casseroles sont dans le meuble bas.	The pots are in the base cabinet.	Literally “low cabinet.”
le meuble haut	luh MUH-bluh oh	wall cabinet, upper cabinet	Le sucre est dans le meuble haut.	The sugar is in the upper cabinet.	Literally “high cabinet.”
la desserte	lah deh-SERT	serving trolley, side cart	On met les plats sur la desserte.	We put the dishes on the serving trolley.	A bit more specific, but useful.
l’étagère murale	lay-ta-ZHAIR mu-RAHL	wall shelf	L’étagère murale porte les épices.	The wall shelf holds the spices.	murale = wall-mounted.
le chariot	luh sha-RYOH	cart, trolley	Le chariot roulant est pratique dans une petite cuisine.	The rolling cart is practical in a small kitchen.	Can mean many kinds of cart depending on context.
la huche	lah ush	bread bin, kneading chest	Le pain est dans la huche.	The bread is in the bread bin.	Less common, but nice kitchen vocabulary.

Dining Room Furniture In French

If the dining room is separate from the kitchen, these words become especially useful. If not, no problem: French still knows what to call everything.

French	Pronunciation	Meaning	Example Sentence	Translation	Learner Note
la salle à manger	lah sal ah mahn-ZHAY	dining room	La salle à manger est à côté du salon.	The dining room is next to the living room.	A room term, but worth knowing here.
la table de salle à manger	lah tahbl duh sal ah mahn-ZHAY	dining room table	La table de salle à manger est ovale.	The dining room table is oval.	Long phrase, clear meaning.
la chaise de salle à manger	lah shez duh sal ah mahn-ZHAY	dining chair	Ces chaises de salle à manger sont en bois.	These dining chairs are made of wood.	Again, descriptive phrase.
le vaisselier	luh vay-suh-LYAY	china cabinet	Le vaisselier contient les assiettes de fête.	The china cabinet holds the special occasion plates.	From vaisselle, dishes.
l’enfilade	lahn-fee-LAHD	sideboard, long low cabinet	L’enfilade est vintage et très élégante.	The sideboard is vintage and very elegant.	Common in decor vocabulary.
le guéridon	luh gay-ree-DOHN	small pedestal table	Le guéridon porte un vase de fleurs.	The small pedestal table holds a flower vase.	More decorative than essential.
la banquette	lah bahn-KET	bench seating	La banquette le long du mur gagne de la place.	The bench seating along the wall saves space.	Great word for restaurant seating too.
le meuble d’appoint	luh MUH-bluh da-PWAN	occasional table, auxiliary piece	Ce meuble d’appoint est utile pour recevoir.	This occasional piece is useful when entertaining.	d’appoint means extra or auxiliary.
la crédence	lah kray-DAHNS	sideboard, server	La crédence est ancienne mais solide.	The sideboard is old but sturdy.	Can also mean backsplash in a kitchen, so context matters again.
le buffet bas	luh buh-FAY bah	low sideboard	Le buffet bas est parfait pour ranger les nappes.	The low sideboard is perfect for storing tablecloths.	Practical descriptive phrase.

Office Furniture In French

Whether you work from home or just want to say “my desk is a disaster” in better French, this section earns its keep.

French	Pronunciation	Meaning	Example Sentence	Translation	Learner Note
le bureau	luh buh-ROH	desk, office	Mon bureau est près de la fenêtre.	My desk is near the window.	Can mean the piece of furniture or the room/office.
la chaise de bureau	lah shez duh buh-ROH	desk chair	Cette chaise de bureau n’est pas très confortable.	This desk chair isn’t very comfortable.	Useful everyday phrase.
le fauteuil de bureau	luh foh-TUHY duh buh-ROH	office chair	J’ai acheté un fauteuil de bureau ergonomique.	I bought an ergonomic office chair.	Often a bigger chair than chaise.
la bibliothèque	lah bee-blee-oh-TEK	bookcase	La bibliothèque du bureau est pleine de dictionnaires.	The office bookcase is full of dictionaries.	Very useful for study spaces.
le caisson à tiroirs	luh kay-SOHN ah tee-RWAR	drawer unit	Les documents sont dans le caisson à tiroirs.	The documents are in the drawer unit.	Common office furniture term.
la table de travail	lah tahbl duh tra-VY	work table	La table de travail est assez grande pour deux écrans.	The work table is big enough for two screens.	Good for studios too.
l’étagère de bureau	lay-ta-ZHAIR duh buh-ROH	office shelf	L’étagère de bureau est mal fixée.	The office shelf is badly fixed.	Simple descriptive phrase.
le classeur	luh kla-SUR	filing cabinet, binder unit	Les contrats sont rangés dans le classeur.	The contracts are stored in the filing cabinet.	Can also mean a binder depending on context.
l’armoire de bureau	lar-MWAHR duh buh-ROH	office cabinet	L’armoire de bureau ferme à clé.	The office cabinet locks.	Useful in work settings.
le pupitre	luh pu-PEETR	lectern, stand-up desk stand	Le pupitre est pratique pour une présentation.	The lectern is practical for a presentation.	Also used in schools and churches.

Bathroom Furniture In French

Yes, bathroom furniture is still furniture, even if half of it is trying to survive humidity and chaos.

French	Pronunciation	Meaning	Example Sentence	Translation	Learner Note
le meuble de salle de bains	luh MUH-bluh duh sal duh ban	bathroom cabinet/unit	Le meuble de salle de bains manque de rangement.	The bathroom unit lacks storage.	Very practical phrase.
le meuble sous lavabo	luh MUH-bluh soo la-va-BOH	under-sink cabinet	Les serviettes sont dans le meuble sous lavabo.	The towels are in the under-sink cabinet.	Great real-life word.
l’armoire à pharmacie	lar-MWAHR ah far-ma-SEE	medicine cabinet	L’armoire à pharmacie est au-dessus du lavabo.	The medicine cabinet is above the sink.	Common household item.
l’étagère de salle de bains	lay-ta-ZHAIR duh sal duh ban	bathroom shelf	L’étagère de salle de bains est trop petite.	The bathroom shelf is too small.	Descriptive, easy to reuse.
la colonne de rangement	lah ko-LONN duh rahnzh-MAHN	tall storage unit	La colonne de rangement est entre la douche et la porte.	The tall storage unit is between the shower and the door.	Very common in furniture catalogs.
le porte-serviettes	luh port-ser-vyet	towel rack	Le porte-serviettes est chauffant.	The towel rack is heated.	Technically a fixture, but too useful to skip.
le banc de salle de bains	luh bahn duh sal duh ban	bathroom bench	Le banc de salle de bains est en teck.	The bathroom bench is made of teak.	More design-oriented, but useful.
le panier à linge	luh pa-nyay ah lahnzh	laundry basket	Le panier à linge est plein.	The laundry basket is full.	Not always furniture, but absolutely household survival vocabulary.
le meuble miroir	luh MUH-bluh mee-RWAR	mirror cabinet	Le meuble miroir contient les produits de toilette.	The mirror cabinet contains toiletries.	Seen in stores and listings.
le tabouret de salle de bains	luh ta-boo-RAY duh sal duh ban	bathroom stool	Le tabouret de salle de bains est en plastique.	The bathroom stool is made of plastic.	Clear descriptive phrase.

Entryway And Hall Furniture In French

The entryway has a surprising amount of useful vocabulary because it is where coats, shoes, keys, bags, and vague household panic tend to gather.

French	Pronunciation	Meaning	Example Sentence	Translation	Learner Note
l’entrée	lahn-TRAY	entryway	L’entrée est petite mais lumineuse.	The entryway is small but bright.	A room word, but useful here.
le porte-manteau	luh port-mahn-TOH	coat rack	Accroche ton manteau au porte-manteau.	Hang your coat on the coat rack.	Very common.
le meuble à chaussures	luh MUH-bluh ah sho-SUR	shoe cabinet	Les baskets sont dans le meuble à chaussures.	The sneakers are in the shoe cabinet.	Super practical phrase.
la console d’entrée	lah kohn-SOHL dahn-TRAY	entryway console table	Je laisse mes clés sur la console d’entrée.	I leave my keys on the entryway console.	Very natural home vocabulary.
le banc d’entrée	luh bahn dahn-TRAY	entryway bench	On s’assoit sur le banc d’entrée pour mettre ses chaussures.	We sit on the entryway bench to put on our shoes.	Perfect real-life sentence.
la patère	lah pa-TAIR	wall hook, coat hook	Mon sac est accroché à la patère.	My bag is hanging on the hook.	Very useful and often forgotten.
le vide-poches	luh veed-posh	catchall tray, pocket emptier	Je mets mes pièces dans le vide-poches.	I put my coins in the catchall tray.	Wonderfully specific French word.
le vestiaire	luh ves-tee-AIR	cloakroom unit, coat storage	Le vestiaire est juste à droite de la porte.	The coat storage unit is just to the right of the door.	Can also mean cloakroom in public places.
le porte-parapluies	luh port-pa-ra-PLOO-ee	umbrella stand	Le porte-parapluies est vide aujourd’hui.	The umbrella stand is empty today.	Long word, but easy to understand once you see the parts.
le coffre de rangement	luh kofr duh rahnzh-MAHN	storage chest	Les écharpes sont dans le coffre de rangement.	The scarves are in the storage chest.	Useful in many rooms.

Outdoor Furniture In French

If you have a balcony, terrace, or garden, these words come up quickly. French people do enjoy a good outdoor chair situation.

French	Pronunciation	Meaning	Example Sentence	Translation	Learner Note
le mobilier de jardin	luh moh-bee-LYAY duh zhar-DAN	garden furniture	On rentre le mobilier de jardin en hiver.	We bring the garden furniture inside in winter.	mobilier is another word for furnishings/furniture.
la chaise longue	lah shez long	deck chair, lounge chair	Je lis sur la chaise longue au soleil.	I read on the lounge chair in the sun.	Also known in English, but still French.
le transat	luh trahn-ZAH	deckchair, recliner	Le transat est sur la terrasse.	The deckchair is on the terrace.	Very common in France.
la table de jardin	lah tahbl duh zhar-DAN	garden table	Le déjeuner est prêt sur la table de jardin.	Lunch is ready on the garden table.	Simple descriptive phrase.
la chaise de jardin	lah shez duh zhar-DAN	garden chair	Les chaises de jardin sont pliantes.	The garden chairs are foldable.	Another useful phrase.
le banc de jardin	luh bahn duh zhar-DAN	garden bench	Le banc de jardin est sous l’arbre.	The garden bench is under the tree.	Very common image, very useful word.
le salon de jardin	luh sa-LON duh zhar-DAN	patio set, outdoor lounge set	Le salon de jardin est en résine tressée.	The patio set is made of woven resin.	Common shopping phrase.
le hamac	luh a-MAK	hammock	Le hamac est entre les deux arbres.	The hammock is between the two trees.	The H is silent.
la balancelle	lah ba-lahn-SEL	porch swing, garden swing seat	Les enfants adorent la balancelle.	The children love the swing seat.	Less basic, but good outdoor vocab.
le coffre de jardin	luh kofr duh zhar-DAN	outdoor storage box	Les coussins sont dans le coffre de jardin.	The cushions are in the outdoor storage box.	Useful practical item.

Furniture Shapes, Styles, And Useful Describing Words

These are not all furniture items themselves, but they help you describe what you see, want, or regret buying.

French	Pronunciation	Meaning	Example Sentence	Translation	Learner Note
rond / ronde	rohn / rond	round	Je préfère une table ronde.	I prefer a round table.	Adjective agrees in gender.
carré / carrée	ka-RAY	square	La table carrée prend moins de place.	The square table takes up less space.	Very common shape word.
rectangulaire	rek-tahn-gu-LAIR	rectangular	Nous avons un bureau rectangulaire.	We have a rectangular desk.	Same idea as English.
pliable	plee-YABL	folding, foldable	Cette chaise pliable est parfaite pour les invités.	This folding chair is perfect for guests.	Very useful in small-space vocabulary.
moderne	mo-DERN	modern	J’aime les meubles modernes.	I like modern furniture.	Easy cognate.
ancien / ancienne	ahn-syan / ahn-syen	old, antique	Cette commode ancienne est magnifique.	This antique dresser is magnificent.	Can mean old or antique depending on context.
minimaliste	mee-nee-ma-LEEST	minimalist	Le salon a un style minimaliste.	The living room has a minimalist style.	Common design term.
rustique	rus-TEEK	rustic	Le banc en bois a un style rustique.	The wooden bench has a rustic style.	Very common decor adjective.
vintage	van-TAHZH	vintage	Nous avons trouvé une table vintage.	We found a vintage table.	French uses this word too.
assorti / assortie	a-sor-TEE	matching	Les chaises sont assorties à la table.	The chairs match the table.	Great word for furniture sets.

Quick Notes On Gender And Pronunciation

French furniture words come with gender, so learn them with the article when possible: le canapé, la chaise, l’armoire. That little article does more work than it looks like.

Watch for elision before a vowel or silent h: l’armoire, l’étagère, l’îlot central. Instead of saying la armoire, French smooths it out into l’armoire. Much nicer on the ears.

Also notice silent final letters in words like banc, placard, and buffet. French spelling loves a dramatic ending it has no intention of pronouncing.

Learn furniture words with the room they live in. Your memory likes apartments better than alphabet soup.

Common Mistakes And Easy Fixes

Using English word order too directly: say une table ronde, not a literal English-style jumble. In French, many adjectives come after the noun.
Forgetting gender: un fauteuil but une chaise. If you guess randomly every time, French will notice.
Confusing bibliothèque: it can mean bookcase or library. Context decides.
Overusing one word for everything: table is not a desk. For a desk, use bureau.
Missing plural articles: les chaises, les meubles, des tabourets.

Mini Practice

Try translating these into French:

The sofa is in the living room.
I need a bedside table.
The chairs match the table.
There is a wardrobe in the bedroom.
We bought two bar stools.

Keep Going

If you want to keep building practical French, take a quick French placement test or check your word bank with this French vocabulary test.

You can also expand this topic with French colors so you can describe your furniture properly, not just point at it and hope for the best. And if you want the broader home vocabulary around these words, visit this French furniture vocabulary guide or go back to learn French for more lessons.

Yak Takeaway

If you can say le canapé, la chaise, la table, le lit, l’armoire, and le bureau, you already have a solid core of French furniture vocabulary. Add room by room, use il y a for simple descriptions, and your French home will get furnished surprisingly fast.