Le couloir
Example: Le couloir du musée était décoré de magnifiques tableaux anciens.
Definition
"Le couloir" refers to a narrow passage or hallway inside a building, typically connecting different rooms or areas. It is often used to describe spaces such as the corridor in the phrase 'Le couloir du musée était décoré de magnifiques tableaux anciens.'
Etymology
The French word "le couloir" originates from the Old French term 'coulir,' meaning 'to flow,' reflecting how a corridor channels movement through a space. Over time, it evolved to describe narrow passageways within buildings, much like how water flows through a channel.
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"Le couloir" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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