first floor

• Terme désignant l'étage au niveau du sol en anglais américain, ou l'étage au-dessus du rez-de-chaussée en anglais britannique. La signification varie selon l'usage régional.

A term referring to the ground-level floor of a building in American English, or the floor above ground level in British English. The meaning depends on regional usage.

1. Ground level (US)A1formalamerican

   The floor of a building that is at ground level; the ground floor.

   rez-de-chaussée

   • The entrance to the store is on the first floor.
   • She lives in an apartment on the first floor.
   • The first floor has a large lobby and reception area.

2. Floor above ground (UK)A1formalbritish

   The floor of a building that is directly above the ground floor.

   premier étage

   • The bedrooms are on the first floor.
   • He works in an office on the first floor.
   • The first floor contains the main conference rooms.