French Conversation · Level 154
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French word
rez-de-chaussée
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁedəʃose/
Meaning
- masculine nounground floor
Example
L'appartement est au rez-de-chaussée.
The apartment is on the ground floor.
More examples
La boutique est au rez-de-chaussée.
The shop is on the ground floor.
Core concept
A building level flush with the ground and opening directly onto the street.
Common phrases
au rez-de-chaussée
on the ground floor
vivre au rez-de-chaussée
live on the ground floor
boutique au rez-de-chaussée
ground-floor shop
Similar words
RDC: An abbreviation for the ground-level floor of a building.
premier étage: A floor one level above the ground floor.
étage: One of the building's levels, used for living or another purpose.
sous-sol: A floor below ground level.
Definition in French
On appelle rez-de-chaussée l'étage d'un bâtiment situé au niveau du sol, souvent indiqué par l'abréviation «RDC» sur les plans et annonces.
Word origin
The compound combines rez, meaning 'level with', and chaussée, meaning 'roadway', to name a floor level with the road.
Usage tips
- French uses le rez-de-chaussée, and the level above it is usually le premier étage, not le deuxième.