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5 French Bathroom Words Every Beginner Should Know

Learn 5 useful French bathroom words with visual examples. Study each word, read a simple explanation and example sentence, then test yourself with the quick quiz.

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bath in French — baignoire
01

baignoire

bath
Meaning

Une baignoire est un grand récipient d'eau où l'on peut se laver.

A bath is a big container for water where you can wash your body.

Example

Je prends un bain le soir.

I take a bath in the evening.

bathroom in French — salle de bain
02

salle de bain

bathroom
Meaning

Une salle de bain est une pièce avec des toilettes et un endroit pour se laver.

A bathroom is a room with a toilet and a place to wash.

Example

Je vais à la salle de bain pour me laver les mains.

I go to the bathroom to wash my hands.

shower in French — douche
03

douche

shower
Meaning

Une douche est un endroit où l'eau tombe d'en haut pour se laver.

A shower is a place where water comes down from above to wash your body.

Example

Je prends une douche chaque matin.

I take a shower every morning.

toilet in French — toilette
04

toilette

toilet
Meaning

Une toilette est un siège sur lequel on s'assoit pour aller aux toilettes.

A toilet is a seat you sit on to go to the bathroom.

Example

J'utilise les toilettes quand j'en ai besoin.

I use the toilet when I need to go.

tooth in French — dent
05

dent

tooth
Meaning

Une dent est une partie dure dans ta bouche utilisée pour manger.

A tooth is a hard part in your mouth used for eating.

Example

Je me brosse la dent chaque jour.

I brush my tooth every day.

Quick quiz

Try to answer before opening each response.

What is the French word for “bath”?

✓ baignoire

What is the French word for “bathroom”?

✓ salle de bain

What is the French word for “shower”?

✓ douche

What is the French word for “toilet”?

✓ toilette

What is the French word for “tooth”?

✓ dent

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