FR_vocabulary_House

French vocabulary.

The house.

The house - la maison

Below is a list of family vocabulary. 

This page is a work in progress, and I will continue adding more words, including more advanced vocabulary (C1–C2 level). I will also be adding quizzes soon, along with interactive activities to help you practice. In addition, I will connect the words to songs, movies, newspapers, books, and other media so you can see how these expressions are used in everyday French.

Lastly updated: 27.5.2026

  • la maison (pl: les maisons) – [EN: the house]
  • la cuisine (pl: les cuisines) – [EN: the kitchen]
  • la chambre (pl: les chambres) – [EN: the (bed)room)]
  • la chambre à coucher (pl: les chambres à coucher) – [EN: the bedroom]
  • la salle de bain (pl: les salles de bain) – [EN: the bathroom]
  • la salle à manger (pl: les salles à manger) – [EN: the dining room]
  • le salon (pl: les salons) – [EN: the living room]
  • la cave (pl: les caves) – [EN: the cellar/the basement]
  • le grenier (pl: les greniers) – [EN: the attic]
  • les toilettes (pl: les toilettes) – [EN: the toilet]
  • le bureau (pl: les bureaux) – [EN: the office]
  • le couloir (pl: les couloirs) – [EN: the hallway]
  • l’entrée (pl: les entrées) – [EN: the entrance]
  • l’escalier (pl: les escaliers) – [EN: the staircase]