English–French
“ground floor” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁedəʃose/
Example
L'appartement est au rez-de-chaussée.
The apartment is on the ground floor.
How to say “ground floor” in French
“Ground floor” in French is rez-de-chaussée.
A building level flush with the ground and opening directly onto the street.
Example sentences with rez-de-chaussée
La boutique est au rez-de-chaussée.
The shop is on the ground floor.
Tips for using rez-de-chaussée
- French uses le rez-de-chaussée, and the level above it is usually le premier étage, not le deuxième.