French Conversation · Level 126
51 words
French word
aménagement
Pronunciation
IPA/amenaʒəmɑ̃/
Meaning
- masculine nounlayout
Example
J'aime l'aménagement de ce salon.
I like the layout of this living room.
More examples
L'aménagement du bureau facilite le travail.
The office layout makes working easier.
Core concept
A room or site shaped by arranging its parts and adding what it needs to work well.
Common phrases
aménagement intérieur
interior arrangement
aménagement du logement
housing layout
aménagement urbain
urban planning
Similar words
agencement: Deciding how furniture and facilities should be placed.
disposition: The placement and arrangement of furniture or other objects.
réaménagement: Changing the layout of an existing space or its equipment.
Definition in French
Désigne la façon dont sont disposés et adaptés les éléments d'un espace (meubles, circulations, équipements) pour rendre le lieu fonctionnel.
Word origin
The noun comes from aménager, which developed from ménage with a- and acquired the meaning of putting a place in order or equipping it.
Usage tips
- Aménagement is not the English noun amendment; context may instead call for layout, fit-out, or development.