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bathroom

/ˈbæθruːm/

A private room in a house or building used for personal hygiene activities. It typically contains a toilet and a sink, and usually includes a bathtub or a shower.

Exemples

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1

I need to brush my teeth in the bathroom before bed.

I need to brush my teeth in the bathroom before bed.

2

The guest bathroom is located conveniently near the main entrance.

The guest bathroom is located conveniently near the main entrance.

3

Is it okay if I use your bathroom for a second?

Is it okay if I use your bathroom for a second?

Famille de mots

Nom
bathroom
Apparenté
bath
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Astuce mémo

Think of a room where you take a BATH; that is the BATHroom.

Quiz rapide

I am going to the ______ to wash my hands before dinner.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : bathroom

Exemples

1

I need to brush my teeth in the bathroom before bed.

everyday

I need to brush my teeth in the bathroom before bed.

2

The guest bathroom is located conveniently near the main entrance.

formal

The guest bathroom is located conveniently near the main entrance.

3

Is it okay if I use your bathroom for a second?

informal

Is it okay if I use your bathroom for a second?

4

The study analyzes the evolution of the bathroom in urban apartment design.

academic

The study analyzes the evolution of the bathroom in urban apartment design.

5

The office renovation includes an upgrade to the executive bathroom facilities.

business

The office renovation includes an upgrade to the executive bathroom facilities.

Famille de mots

Nom
bathroom
Apparenté
bath

Collocations courantes

clean the bathroom to wash or tidy the bathroom area
master bathroom the main bathroom connected to the largest bedroom
shared bathroom a bathroom used by multiple people or rooms
bathroom mirror the glass surface in the bathroom for seeing one's reflection
go to the bathroom the act of using the toilet

Phrases Courantes

bathroom break

a short period of time taken to use the toilet

bathroom scales

a device used to measure a person's body weight

in the bathroom

located inside the bathroom area

Souvent confondu avec

bathroom vs restroom

Bathroom is usually used for a room in a house, while restroom is used for public facilities.

bathroom vs toilet

Toilet refers to the specific plumbing fixture, whereas bathroom refers to the whole room.

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Notes d'usage

In American English, 'bathroom' is used even if the room does not have a bathtub or shower. In British English, 'bathroom' usually implies there is a bath present.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners sometimes use 'toilet' in social situations in the US, which can be seen as too direct; 'bathroom' or 'restroom' is more polite.

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Astuce mémo

Think of a room where you take a BATH; that is the BATHroom.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Old English word 'baeth' (immersion in water) and 'room' (an enclosed space).

Modèles grammaticaux

countable noun (plural: bathrooms) usually preceded by 'the' when referring to the one in a specific house
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Contexte culturel

In many Western cultures, the bathroom is a private space where it is considered impolite to enter without knocking.

Quiz rapide

I am going to the ______ to wash my hands before dinner.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : bathroom

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