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"Room (hotel)" in French: chambre
la chambre
Hotel room in French is la chambre, feminine. Une chambre pour deux is a room for two. Une pièce is a room in an apartment; here the travel headword is chambre.
Hotel check-in
Nous avons réservé une chambre pour deux nuits.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce chambre
Say it
lah shahm-bruh
/la ʃɑ̃bʁ/
Chambre is shahm-bruh. La chambre is lah shahm-bruh.
"Room (hotel)" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la chambre | the room (hotel/bedroom) Default for hotel bookings. | Default for hotel bookings. |
| chambre double | double room Reservation. | Reservation. |
| chambre libre | room available Front desk. | Front desk. |
| numéro de chambre | room number Check-in. | Check-in. |
How to use chambre in real life
- 1Hotel check-in
Nous avons réservé une chambre pour deux nuits.
We booked a room for two nights.
Une chambre.
- 2Calling reception
La chambre 214 n'a plus d'eau chaude.
Room 214 has no more hot water.
La chambre + number.
- 3Choosing a stay
Je préfère une chambre avec vue.
I prefer a room with a view.
Chambre avec vue.
Mistakes English speakers make with chambre
Incorrect: Le chambre.
Correct: La chambre.
Chambre is feminine.
Incorrect: Une room avec balcon.
Correct: Une chambre avec balcon.
Use chambre.
Good to know
In homes, ma chambre is my bedroom. For living room say le salon; for any room in general, une pièce.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
At a hotel front desk
ChatPal
Bonsoir. On a une chambre au nom de Leroy.
Good evening. We have a room under Leroy.
You
C'est une chambre double, c'est ça ?
It's a double room, right?
ChatPal
Oui. Au deuxième étage.
Yes. On the second floor.
You
Parfait, merci.
Perfect, thanks.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Room (hotel)" in French
How do you say hotel room in French?
La chambre.
How do you say double room?
Une chambre double.
Is pièce the same?
Pièce is a room in general; chambre is bedroom/hotel room.
How do you pronounce chambre?
Shahm-bruh.
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