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"Bathroom" in French: salle de bain
la salle de bain
Bathroom in French is la salle de bain, feminine. It usually means the room with a bath or shower. Toilets may be separate: les toilettes or les WC.
Flat tour
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How to pronounce salle de bain
Say it
sal duh beh
/sal də bɛ̃/
Sal duh beh. Salle like sal. Bain like beh with a nasal. Soft French r absent; keep the phrase linked: sal-duh-beh.
"Bathroom" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la salle de bain | bathroom Bath/shower room. | Bath/shower room. |
| les toilettes / les WC | the toilet / restroom Often a separate small room. | Often a separate small room. |
| la salle d'eau | shower room Shower without a full bathtub. | Shower without a full bathtub. |
| où sont les toilettes ? | where is the bathroom? Polite public question. | Polite public question. |
How to use salle de bain in real life
- 1Flat tour
La salle de bain est au fond du couloir.
The bathroom is at the end of the hall.
Home description.
- 2At a friend's flat
Où est la salle de bain ?
Where is the bathroom?
At home, salle de bain is the natural ask.
- 3Estate ad
Appartement avec salle de bain rénovée.
Flat with renovated bathroom.
Common listing phrase.
Mistakes English speakers make with salle de bain
Incorrect: Où est la bathroom ?
Correct: Où sont les toilettes ? / Où est la salle de bain ?
Use toilettes in public; salle de bain for the home bath room.
Incorrect: Le salle de bain est petite.
Correct: La salle de bain est petite.
Salle is feminine, so the whole phrase is feminine.
Good to know
Many French homes separate WC from the salle de bain. In restaurants, asking for les toilettes is normal; salle de bain would sound like you want a shower.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
First look around a rented flat
ChatPal
La salle de bain a une douche et une baignoire.
The bathroom has a shower and a bathtub.
You
Super. La salle de bain est assez grande.
Great. The bathroom is quite big.
ChatPal
Les WC sont séparés, à côté.
The toilet is separate, next door.
You
Parfait. J'aime cette salle de bain claire.
Perfect. I like this bright bathroom.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Bathroom" in French
Salle de bain or toilettes?
Salle de bain is the bathing room. Toilettes/WC are for the toilet, often separate.
How do I ask in a restaurant?
Où sont les toilettes, s'il vous plaît ?
Is salle de bain feminine?
Yes, because salle is feminine.
What is une salle d'eau?
A shower room, usually without a bathtub.
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