French Conversation · Level 125
55 words
French word
aérer
Pronunciation
IPA/aeʁe/
Meaning
- verbair out
Example
Ouvre la fenêtre pour aérer la chambre.
Open the window to air out the room.
More examples
N'oublie pas d'aérer le salon après avoir reçu des invités.
Don't forget to air out the living room after having guests over.
Core concept
A closed room with a window letting fresh air in while stale air escapes.
Common phrases
aérer la chambre
air out the bedroom
aérer le salon
air out the living room
Similar words
ventiler: To exchange indoor air for air from outdoors.
ouvrir: To open windows or doors to connect a room with the outside air.
Definition in French
Permettre à l'air frais d'entrer et à l'air vicié de sortir d'un espace fermé.
Word origin
Aérer is formed from French air, from Latin aer and ultimately Greek aēr, with the verb ending -er.
Usage tips
- Aérer normally takes a direct object, as in aérer la chambre, without a preposition before the space being ventilated.