chambre

Bedroom in Paris

Chambre is a French word for room, appearing in English mainly in borrowed phrases.

An *en chambre* wine has been brought to room temperature before serving. *Chambre séparée* is a private dining room.

The word surfaces in legal and institutional contexts: *chambre de commerce* (chamber of commerce).

In English, the naturalized form is chamber.

private

intimate

Closely personal or private

solitude · discreet · exclusive · confidential · hidden · reserved · boudoir · retreat · quarters · haven

room

bed

Furniture for slumber

armoire · curtains · duvet · pillow · blanket · lamp · mirror · carpet · wallpaper · ceiling

ambience

atmosphere

Gaseous layer around planets

intimacy · elegance · charm · decor · lighting · aroma · serenity · tranquility · character · style

wine

temperature

Measured heat intensity

aeration · sommelier · burgundy · serving · carafe · uncorking · oxidation · bouquet · aging · storage

Opposites
wine temperature

chambrefrappé

Blended iced beverage

chilled · glacé · iced · refrigerated · cold

room type/function

chambresalon

Grooming establishment or gathering

cuisine · living room · kitchen · parlor · common room

privacy/intimacy of space

chambrepublic space

Area open to everyone

common area · great hall · open plan · exterior · outdoors

Phrases
Family

chamber, chambers, antechamber, chambermaid, chamberlain, bedchamber, unchambered

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