French · Home, Clothes & Daily Life
"Living room" in French: salon
le salon
Living room in French is le salon, masculine. Some people say le séjour for the living area. Dans le salon means in the living room.
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How to pronounce salon
Say it
sah-LOHN
/sa.lɔ̃/
Sah-LOHN, nasal on. Stress the end. Soft s. Salon can also mean a formal reception, but at home it is the living room.
"Living room" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le salon | living room Common home word. | Common home word. |
| le séjour | living area / lounge Also used, especially in ads. | Also used, especially in ads. |
| dans le salon | in the living room Location phrase. | Location phrase. |
| canapé dans le salon | sofa in the living room Furniture talk. | Furniture talk. |
How to use salon in real life
- 1Hosting
Installez-vous dans le salon.
Make yourselves comfortable in the living room.
Host phrase.
- 2TV night
On regarde un film dans le salon ?
Shall we watch a film in the living room?
Everyday plan.
- 3Flat listing
Grand salon lumineux.
Large bright living room.
Estate-agent style.
Mistakes English speakers make with salon
Incorrect: La salon est cosy.
Correct: Le salon est cosy.
Salon is masculine: le salon.
Incorrect: Dans le living.
Correct: Dans le salon.
Prefer salon (or séjour) over English living.
Good to know
French flats may combine salon and dining as un séjour. Older homes kept a formal salon for guests. Today salon usually just means where the sofa and TV are.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
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ChatPal
On met le canapé où dans le salon ?
Where do we put the sofa in the living room?
You
Face à la fenêtre. Le salon sera plus agréable.
Facing the window. The living room will be nicer.
ChatPal
Oui. J'aime déjà ce salon.
Yes. I already like this living room.
You
Moi aussi. Salon d'abord, cuisine après.
Me too. Living room first, kitchen after.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Living room" in French
Salon or séjour?
Both can mean the living area. Salon is very common in speech; séjour appears often in ads.
Is salon masculine?
Yes: le salon, un salon spacieux.
Does salon mean a beauty salon too?
Yes—context decides: salon de coiffure vs salon at home.
How do you pronounce salon?
Sah-LOHN with a nasal ending.
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