A1 noun Neutre #2,934 le plus courant

bedroom

/ˈbɛdruːm/

A private room in a house or apartment where people sleep and keep their personal belongings. It typically contains a bed and furniture like a wardrobe or a chest of drawers.

Exemples

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1

I usually read a book in my bedroom before I go to sleep.

I often read in my sleeping room before resting.

2

The property includes a spacious master bedroom with an attached bathroom.

The house has a large main sleeping room with its own bathroom.

3

My bedroom is such a mess because I haven't cleaned it all week.

My sleeping area is very untidy right now.

Famille de mots

Nom
bedroom
Adjectif
bedroom (used as a modifier)
Apparenté
bed
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Astuce mémo

It is a compound word: Bed + Room. It is literally the room where the bed stays!

Quiz rapide

I am tired, so I am going upstairs to my ______ to sleep.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : bedroom

Exemples

1

I usually read a book in my bedroom before I go to sleep.

everyday

I often read in my sleeping room before resting.

2

The property includes a spacious master bedroom with an attached bathroom.

formal

The house has a large main sleeping room with its own bathroom.

3

My bedroom is such a mess because I haven't cleaned it all week.

informal

My sleeping area is very untidy right now.

4

Research indicates that the temperature of the bedroom significantly affects sleep quality.

academic

Studies show the room's temperature impacts how well people sleep.

5

The hotel provides a dedicated bedroom for each executive guest.

business

The hotel gives a private sleeping room to every business client.

Famille de mots

Nom
bedroom
Adjectif
bedroom (used as a modifier)
Apparenté
bed

Collocations courantes

master bedroom the largest bedroom in a house
spare bedroom an extra room for guests
bedroom furniture items like beds and wardrobes
tidy the bedroom to clean or organize the room
double bedroom a room with a bed for two people

Phrases Courantes

three-bedroom house

a house that has three rooms for sleeping

bedroom slippers

soft shoes worn only inside the house

bedroom eyes

a heavy-lidded, seductive look

Souvent confondu avec

bedroom vs bed

A 'bed' is the piece of furniture you sleep on, while a 'bedroom' is the whole room.

bedroom vs bathroom

A 'bathroom' is for washing and using the toilet, not for sleeping.

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Notes d'usage

The word is almost always used to describe a room specifically designed for sleeping in a domestic setting. In real estate, it is often abbreviated as 'BR'.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners sometimes say 'I am going to my bed' when they mean they are going into the 'bedroom' generally, rather than specifically getting under the covers.

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Astuce mémo

It is a compound word: Bed + Room. It is literally the room where the bed stays!

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Origine du mot

Derived from Old English 'bedd' (resting place) and 'rum' (space/apartment).

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun Plural: bedrooms Can be used as an attributive noun (e.g., bedroom door)
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Contexte culturel

In many Western cultures, the bedroom is considered a highly private sanctuary where guests are usually not invited without permission.

Quiz rapide

I am tired, so I am going upstairs to my ______ to sleep.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : bedroom

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