English–French

“wardrobe” in French

French

Alsogarde-robe

Pronunciation

IPA/aʁmwaʁ/

Example

Elle a acheté une petite armoire pour sa chambre.

She bought a small wardrobe for her bedroom.

Illustration for armoire (wardrobe)

How to say “wardrobe” in French

“Wardrobe” in French is armoire.

A tall, closed storage unit where folded clothes sit on shelves or drawers and hanging clothes fit on a rail.

Full entry for armoire: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with armoire

L'armoire à vêtements est pleine de manteaux.

The wardrobe is full of coats.

Tips for using armoire

  • French armoire usually names a freestanding piece of furniture, while placard commonly refers to built-in storage or a wall cupboard.

Other French words for “wardrobe”

La garde-robe est trop petite pour tous mes manteaux.

The wardrobe is too small for all my coats.

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