French word

véranda

Pronunciation

IPA/veʁɑ̃da/

Meaning

  • feminine nounsunroom

Example

Elle prend son café dans la véranda le matin.

She has her coffee in the sunroom in the morning.

Illustration for véranda (sunroom)

More examples

Ils ouvrent souvent la véranda en été pour aérer la maison.

They often open the sunroom in summer to air out the house.

Core concept

A bright glass-walled extension attached to a house, used as a calm place for plants or relaxation.

Common phrases

  • ouvrir la véranda

    open the sunroom

  • fermer la véranda

    close the sunroom

  • une véranda en verre

    a glass sunroom

Similar words

balcon: An outdoor platform projecting from a building, with a railing.
terrasse: A broad outdoor area adjoining a building.
serre: A glass-covered structure for growing plants.
porche: A small, roofed outdoor space at a building entrance.

Definition in French

Pièce ajoutée à une maison, généralement fermée par des parois vitrées, qui reçoit beaucoup de lumière et sert d'espace de détente ou pour des plantes.

Word origin

French véranda was borrowed from English veranda, which ultimately comes from Portuguese varanda, a word associated with a railing or covered gallery.

Usage tips

  • Véranda is feminine, so standard phrases include une véranda and dans la véranda.

Other meanings

  • verandanoun

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