fireplace

• Construction, généralement en brique ou en pierre, destinée à contenir un feu pour chauffer une pièce, souvent intégrée à un mur et parfois dotée d'un conduit de fumée.

A noun referring to a structure, typically made of brick or stone, designed to contain a fire for heating a room, often built into a wall and sometimes including a chimney.

1. Heating structureA2formal

   A structure made of brick, stone, or metal designed to contain a fire for heating a room.

   cheminée

   • They sat by the fireplace to keep warm.
   • The old house had a large stone fireplace.
   • She decorated the fireplace with candles and garlands.

   Synonymesfiresidehearthinglenook

2. Architectural featureB1formal

   An opening in a wall with a chimney, used for a fire, often decorative.

   Cheminée (ouverte)

   • The living room features a beautiful marble fireplace.
   • They installed a new electric fireplace for ambiance.
   • The fireplace was the focal point of the room.

   Synonymesfiresidehearth