{"id":273434,"date":"2026-09-18T03:03:53","date_gmt":"2026-09-18T08:03:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/langcom.org\/?p=273434"},"modified":"2026-09-18T03:03:53","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T08:03:53","slug":"b1-house-home-vocabulary-b1-preliminary-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/langcom.org\/fr\/blog\/b1-house-home-vocabulary-b1-preliminary-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Vocabulaire d'anglais niveau B1 : \u00ab House \u00bb vs \u00ab Home \u00bb, les pi\u00e8ces et le mobilier"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"lc-answer\"><strong>Understanding the difference between <span data-no-translation>house<\/span> et <span data-no-translation>home<\/span> is key for B1 English.<\/strong> A <span data-no-translation>house<\/span> is a physical building where people live, like <span data-no-translation>&#8220;That red house is very old.&#8221;<\/span> A <span data-no-translation>home<\/span>, however, is more about the place where you feel you belong, often with family, and it can be a <span data-no-translation>house<\/span>, a <span data-no-translation>flat<\/span>, or even a country. For example, <span data-no-translation>&#8220;I&#8217;m going home now&#8221;<\/span> means going to your personal living space. This lesson will help you learn essential vocabulary for describing different rooms, areas, and common items found in a <span data-no-translation>house<\/span> ou <span data-no-translation>flat<\/span>. You will learn words like <span data-no-translation>living room<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>kitchen<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>bedroom<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>bathroom<\/span>, and outdoor spaces like a <span data-no-translation>garden<\/span> ou <span data-no-translation>balcony<\/span>. Mastering these words is important for talking about your daily life and for exams like B1 Preliminary.<\/div>\n<h2>What is the difference between house and home?<\/h2>\n<p>In English, <span data-no-translation>house<\/span> et <span data-no-translation>home<\/span> are similar but have different meanings. It is important to know when to use each word.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A <span data-no-translation>house<\/span> is a physical building. It is a structure made of walls, a roof, and floors. You can buy or sell a <span data-no-translation>house<\/span>.<\/li>\n<li>A <span data-no-translation>home<\/span> is the place where someone lives, often with their family. It is more about feelings, comfort, and belonging. Your <span data-no-translation>home<\/span> can be a <span data-no-translation>house<\/span>, a <span data-no-translation>flat<\/span>, or even a room.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Think of <span data-no-translation>house<\/span> as a noun for a building and <span data-no-translation>home<\/span> as a noun for a place of belonging, or an adverb meaning &#8216;to your home&#8217;.<\/p>\n<div class=\"lc-cta lc-cta-placement\" style=\"border-radius:14px;padding:30px;margin:30px 0;text-align:center;color:#fff;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#2B87DA,#29C4A9);\"><h3 style=\"color:#fff;font-size:22px;font-weight:800;margin:0 0 8px;\">\u270d\ufe0f Vous ne savez pas quel est votre niveau ?<\/h3><p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;opacity:.95;\">Passez notre test de niveau gratuit et recevez des commentaires personnalis\u00e9s de la part d'examinateurs certifi\u00e9s par Cambridge.<\/p><a href=\"\/fr\/anglais\/academie\/test-gratuit\/\" style=\"display:inline-block;margin-top:8px;padding:13px 30px;border-radius:8px;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;background:#0A2540;color:#fff;\">Passez notre test de niveau GRATUIT<\/a><\/div>\n<h2>What are the main rooms in a house or flat?<\/h2>\n<p>Every <span data-no-translation>house<\/span> ou <span data-no-translation>flat<\/span> has different rooms for different activities. Here are some common ones:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Les <span data-no-translation>living room<\/span>: This is often the biggest room. People relax here, watch TV, or talk with family and friends.<\/li>\n<li>Les <span data-no-translation>kitchen<\/span>: This is where you cook food. It usually has a cooker, a fridge, and a sink.<\/li>\n<li>Les <span data-no-translation>dining room<\/span>: This room is for eating meals, especially dinner. Some homes have a <span data-no-translation>kitchen-diner<\/span>, which is a kitchen and dining room combined.<\/li>\n<li>Les <span data-no-translation>bedroom<\/span>: This is where you sleep. Most <span data-no-translation>bedrooms<\/span> have a bed and a wardrobe.<\/li>\n<li>Les <span data-no-translation>bathroom<\/span>: This room has a <span data-no-translation>bath<\/span> or shower, a toilet, and a sink.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What about other areas and outdoor spaces?<\/h2>\n<p>Besides the main rooms, homes often have other important areas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Les <span data-no-translation>hall<\/span>: This is the area just inside the front door. It connects to other rooms.<\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>Stairs<\/span>: If a <span data-no-translation>house<\/span> has more than one floor, you use <span data-no-translation>stairs<\/span> to go up and down.<\/li>\n<li>A <span data-no-translation>balcony<\/span>: This is a small outdoor platform attached to an upper floor of a building. You can sit outside here.<\/li>\n<li>A <span data-no-translation>garden<\/span>: This is an outdoor area, usually with grass, plants, and flowers. Many <span data-no-translation>houses<\/span> have a <span data-no-translation>garden<\/span>.<\/li>\n<li>A <span data-no-translation>garage<\/span>: This is a building or part of a building where you keep a car.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table>\n<caption>Common Items and Where to Find Them<\/caption>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Room\/Area<\/th>\n<th>Common Items<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-no-translation>Living Room<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-no-translation>sofa<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>armchair<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>cushions<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>rug<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-no-translation>Bedroom<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-no-translation>bed<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>wardrobe<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>mirror<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-no-translation>Bathroom<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-no-translation>bath<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>shower<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>mirror<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>toilet<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-no-translation>Kitchen<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-no-translation>cooker<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>fridge<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>sink<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-no-translation>Dining Room<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-no-translation>dining table<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>chairs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-no-translation>Hall<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-no-translation>coat rack<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>mirror<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Exemples<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-no-translation>Our new house has a big garden with many flowers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>I love relaxing on the sofa in the living room after work.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>They are building a new block of flats near my home.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>My bedroom is small, but it's very comfortable.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>We eat dinner together every evening in the dining room.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>The kitchen has a new fridge and a modern cooker.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>She took a long bath to relax after her busy day.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>He keeps his car in the garage, next to his bicycle.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>The hall is usually the first place you see when you enter a house.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>There are two flights of stairs to reach the top floor.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Entra\u00eenement<\/h2>\n<div class=\"h5p-iframe-wrapper\"><iframe id=\"h5p-iframe-1951\" class=\"h5p-iframe\" data-content-id=\"1951\" style=\"height:1px\" src=\"about:blank\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" title=\"PET01 L3 VOCABULARY House and home\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<div class=\"lc-cta lc-cta-exam\" style=\"border-radius:14px;padding:30px;margin:30px 0;text-align:center;color:#fff;background:#0A2540;\"><h3 style=\"color:#F2B705;font-size:22px;font-weight:800;margin:0 0 8px;\">Pr\u00eat \u00e0 obtenir votre certificat ?<\/h3><p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;opacity:.92;\">Le cours Langcom pr\u00e9pare les \u00e9tudiants aux examens de Cambridge, IELTS, TOEFL, DELE, SIELE et Michigan.<\/p><a href=\"\/fr\/\" style=\"display:inline-block;margin-top:8px;padding:13px 30px;border-radius:8px;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;background:#F2B705;color:#0A2540;\">Commencez avec Langcom<\/a><\/div>\n<h2>Erreurs courantes chez les hispanophones<\/h2>\n<p>Spanish speakers sometimes confuse <span data-no-translation>house<\/span> et <span data-no-translation>home<\/span> because the word 'casa' in Spanish can mean both. Remember:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Incorrect :<\/strong> <span data-no-translation>I'm going to my house.<\/span> (If you mean your place of residence, not the building itself)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Correct :<\/strong> <span data-no-translation>I'm going home.<\/span> (As an adverb, or <span data-no-translation>I'm going to my home.<\/span> as a noun, but <span data-no-translation>home<\/span> as an adverb is more common).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Incorrect :<\/strong> <span data-no-translation>My home is very big.<\/span> (If you are talking about the physical building, not the feeling).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Correct :<\/strong> <span data-no-translation>My house is very big.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Also, do not confuse <span data-no-translation>bathroom<\/span> with <span data-no-translation>toilet<\/span>. A <span data-no-translation>bathroom<\/span> is a room with a <span data-no-translation>bath<\/span> or shower, while a <span data-no-translation>toilet<\/span> is just the fixture for waste, or a small room containing only a toilet and sink.<\/p>\n<h2>Questions fr\u00e9quemment pos\u00e9es<\/h2>\n<h3>What is a flat?<\/h3>\n<p>A <span data-no-translation>flat<\/span> is a set of rooms for living in, usually on one floor of a larger building. It is the British English word for what Americans call an <span data-no-translation>apartment<\/span>.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I use house and home interchangeably?<\/h3>\n<p>No, not always. While your <span data-no-translation>home<\/span> might be a <span data-no-translation>house<\/span>, the words carry different meanings. Use <span data-no-translation>house<\/span> for the physical building and <span data-no-translation>home<\/span> for the place of belonging or as an adverb meaning 'to your residence'.<\/p>\n<h3>How can I describe my home for the B1 Preliminary exam?<\/h3>\n<p>For the B1 Preliminary exam, especially in the Speaking Part 2 (long turn) or Writing Part 2 (email\/story), you can describe your <span data-no-translation>home<\/span> by talking about its type (<span data-no-translation>house<\/span> ou <span data-no-translation>flat<\/span>), the number of <span data-no-translation>bedrooms<\/span>, the size of the <span data-no-translation>living room<\/span>, if it has a <span data-no-translation>garden<\/span> ou <span data-no-translation>balcony<\/span>, and what you like most about it. Use the vocabulary from this lesson!<\/p>\n<h3>What is the difference between a living room and a dining room?<\/h3>\n<p>Les <span data-no-translation>living room<\/span> is typically for relaxing, watching TV, and socializing. The <span data-no-translation>dining room<\/span> is specifically for eating meals. Some modern homes combine these or have a <span data-no-translation>kitchen-diner<\/span>.<\/p>\n<h2>Le\u00e7ons associ\u00e9es<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/langcom.org\/fr\/?p=272739\">House and home vocabulary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/langcom.org\/fr\/?p=273150\">House and home vocabulary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/langcom.org\/fr\/?p=273156\">House and home vocabulary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/langcom.org\/fr\/?p=273432\">House and home vocabulary<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Understanding the difference between house and home is key for B1 English. 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