chauffage central /ʃofˈaʒsɑ̃tʁˈal/ · noun · CEFR B1. French translation of "central heating".

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Translation and Meaning

  • Word: chauffage central
  • Language: French
  • Meaning: central heating
  • IPA: /ʃofˈaʒsɑ̃tʁˈal/
  • CEFR Level: B1
  • Part of speech: noun
  • Image:Photo of chauffage central (French)

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Example Sentences

  • La maison est chaude grâce au chauffage central. English: The house is warm thanks to central heating.
  • Le chauffage central utilise une chaudière pour chauffer tout le bâtiment. English: Central heating uses a boiler to heat the whole building.
  • Nous avons allumé le chauffage central pendant l'hiver froid. English: We turned on the central heating during the cold winter.

When and How to Use "chauffage central"

Use "chauffage central" when you want to talk about "central heating" in French. It functions as "noun". Because it appears in B1 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your French study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.

Frequently asked questions

What does "chauffage central" mean in French?

"chauffage central" is the French word for "central heating".

What CEFR level is "chauffage central"?

"chauffage central" is tagged at CEFR B1 in SmartWords French vocabulary content.

What part of speech is "chauffage central"?

"chauffage central" is tagged as a noun in SmartWords.

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La maison est chaude grâce au chauffage central.

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