What is Furniture?

Furniture includes all the large objects in a house or room. These objects make a room useful and comfortable. We use furniture for sitting, sleeping, eating, and storing things.

Common Furniture in Your Home

Let’s learn some important words for furniture you find in different rooms.

• In the Living Room:
  • Sofa: This is a long, soft seat for two or more people. I sit on the sofa to watch TV.
  • Chair: This is a seat for one person, usually with a back and four legs. There is a chair next to the sofa.
  • Table: This is a flat surface with legs, used for eating, working, or putting things on. We eat dinner at the table.
  • Mirror: This is a piece of special glass where you can see yourself. I look in the mirror before I leave.
  • Bookcase: This is a piece of furniture with shelves for books. My books are on the bookcase.
• In the Bedroom:
  • Bed: This is a piece of furniture for sleeping. I sleep in my bed every night.
  • Mirror: You can also find a mirror in the bedroom. She has a mirror in her bedroom.
  • Bookcase: Some bedrooms have a bookcase for books. He reads books from his bookcase.
• In the Bathroom:
  • Bath: This is a large tub for washing your body with water. I like to take a warm bath.
  • Toilet: This is a bowl with a seat used for human waste. The toilet is in the bathroom.
  • Shower: This is a place where water sprays down on you for washing. I take a shower every morning.
  • Mirror: A mirror is often above the sink in a bathroom. There is a mirror in the bathroom.
• In the Kitchen:
  • Table: You might have a table in the kitchen for eating. The family eats breakfast at the kitchen table.
  • Chair: Chairs are around the kitchen table. Please sit on a chair.
  • Fridge (short for refrigerator): This is a large appliance that keeps food cold. The milk is in the fridge.
  • Cupboard: This is a small closet or cabinet for storing food or dishes. The plates are in the cupboard.
• In the Office or Study:
  • Desk: This is a table for working, reading, or writing. I work at my desk.
  • Chair: An office chair is often used with a desk. My desk chair is comfortable.
  • Bookcase: An office often has a bookcase for documents and books. The office has a big bookcase.

Exemples

• I sit on the sofa to watch TV.
• There is a chair next to the sofa.
• We eat dinner at the table.
• I look in the mirror before I leave.
• My books are on the bookcase.
• I sleep in my bed every night.
• She has a mirror in her bedroom.
• I like to take a warm bath.
• The toilet is in the bathroom.
• I take a shower every morning.
• The milk is in the fridge.
• The plates are in the cupboard.
• I work at my desk.

Entraînement

Erreurs courantes chez les hispanophones

In Spanish, the word “mueble” is countable. You can say “un mueble” or “muchos muebles.” However, in English, furniture is an uncountable noun. This means you cannot say “a furniture” or “furnitures.”

• Incorrect: I need a new furniture.
• Correct: I need new furniture.
• Incorrect: There are many furnitures in the store.
• Correct: There is a lot of furniture in the store.

To talk about one piece, you can say “a piece of furniture.” For example, My new sofa is a beautiful piece of furniture.

Questions fréquemment posées

What is “furniture” in English?

Furniture refers to objects like beds, tables, et chairs that make a room ready for use.

Is “furniture” singular or plural?

Furniture is an uncountable noun in English. It always uses singular verbs, like “The furniture is new.”

How do I ask about furniture?

You can ask simple questions like “What furniture do you have?” or “Is there a sofa in the room?”

Related lessons

• Furniture vocabulary