drawing room

• Pièce formelle dans une grande maison où l'on reçoit les invités ; historiquement dérivé de « withdrawing room ». Dans l'usage moderne, largement remplacée par le « salon » ou la « salle de séjour ».

A formal room in a large house where guests are entertained; historically derived from 'withdrawing room'. Now largely replaced by 'living room' or 'sitting room' in modern usage.

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   A room in a large house where guests are entertained; a formal sitting room.

   salon de réception

   • The guests were invited into the drawing room for tea.
   • The drawing room was decorated with antique furniture.
   • She played the piano in the drawing room after dinner.