Foyer: meaning, definitions and examples
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foyer
[ ˈfɔɪər ]
in a house
A foyer is an entrance hall or other open area in a house, apartment, hotel, or theatre.
Synonyms
entrance, entrance hall, hallway, lobby
Examples of usage
- The grand staircase led up from the foyer.
- She waited in the foyer for her guests to arrive.
in a theatre
In a theatre, the foyer is the area in front of the auditorium where people can gather before the show or during intermissions.
Synonyms
entrance hall, foyer space, lobby
Examples of usage
- The foyer was crowded with people waiting for the show to start.
- We met our friends in the foyer during intermission.
Translations
Translations of the word "foyer" in other languages:
🇵🇹 saguão
- átrio
- vestíbulo
🇮🇳 प्रवेश कक्ष
🇩🇪 Foyer
- Eingangsbereich
- Vorhalle
🇮🇩 foyer
- lobi
- ruang masuk
🇺🇦 фойє
🇵🇱 foyer
- hol
- przedsionek
🇯🇵 ロビー
🇫🇷 foyer
- hall d'entrée
- vestibule
🇪🇸 vestíbulo
- foyer
- recibidor
🇹🇷 fuaye
🇰🇷 현관
🇸🇦 ردهة
🇨🇿 foyer
- vstupní hala
- předsíň
🇸🇰 foyer
- predsieň
- vstupná hala
🇨🇳 门厅
🇸🇮 foyer
- preddverje
- veža
🇮🇸 forstofa
🇰🇿 фойе
🇬🇪 ფოიე
🇦🇿 foyer
🇲🇽 vestíbulo
- recibidor
- foyer
Word origin
The word 'foyer' originated from the French word 'foyer', which means 'fireplace' or 'hearth'. It was originally used to describe the area around a fireplace where people would gather. Over time, the meaning evolved to refer to an entrance hall or lobby. The use of the word 'foyer' in English can be traced back to the mid-19th century.