German word

Salon

Pronunciation

IPA/zaˈlɔ̃ː/

Meaning

  • masculine noundrawing room

Example

Wir empfingen die Gäste im Salon.

We welcomed the guests in the drawing room.

Illustration for Salon (drawing room)

More examples

Im politischen Salon debattierten die Gäste über Reformen.

In the political salon, the guests debated reforms.

Core concept

A furnished, presentable room set apart for receiving people, conversation, or personal care.

Common phrases

  • politischer Salon

    political salon

  • gesellschaftlicher Salon

    social salon

Similar words

Wohnzimmer: A family room for everyday relaxation and shared activities.
Empfangsraum: A roomy reception area near a building's entrance.
Friseursalon: A business that cuts and styles hair.

Definition in German

Ein Raum in einem Haus oder in einer Wohnung, der zum Empfang von Gästen genutzt wird.

Word origin

German Salon was borrowed from French salon, ultimately from Italian salone, an augmentative of sala meaning a large hall.

Usage tips

  • Salon is the masculine noun der Salon, and its plural is die Salons, not an English-style plural ending in -s pronounced as a separate syllable.

Other meanings

  • salonnoun
  • beauty salonnoun

Related words

  • Salonfähigkeitsocial acceptabilitynoun
  • salonfähigsocially acceptableadjective

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