#262 Checking Whether an Apartment Is Furnished｜French Daily Life Phrases

When renting a place abroad, you may sometimes choose a furnished apartment.

Especially for long-term stays, studying abroad, or work-related relocation, whether essential items such as a bed, desk, or refrigerator are included can make a significant difference in both your initial expenses and everyday comfort.

In this article, I will explain useful French expressions for confirming whether an apartment is furnished, together with important grammar points.

Dialogue

A

Excusez-moi, est-ce qu’il s’agit d’un appartement meublé ?
（Excuse me, is this a furnished apartment?）

B

Oui, tout le mobilier essentiel est déjà fourni.
（Yes, all essential furniture is already provided.）

A

Quels meubles y a-t-il exactement ?
（What furniture is included exactly?）

B

Il y a un lit, une table, des chaises et un réfrigérateur.
（There is a bed, a table, chairs, and a refrigerator.）

A

Parfait, merci pour ces informations.
（Perfect, thank you for the information.）

1. Asking About the Property

If you want to confirm with a landlord or real estate agent whether an apartment is furnished, you can ask the following question:

The expression “il s’agit de ～” means “it is” or “it concerns.”

By turning it into a question—“Est-ce qu’il s’agit de ～ ?”—you can politely ask, “Is this considered ～?” or “Does this qualify as ～?”

The adjective “meublé” means “furnished.” It comes from the verb “meubler” (to furnish). Therefore, “appartement meublé” means “a furnished apartment” or “a furnished property.”

2. Receiving an Explanation About the Property

After asking whether the apartment is furnished, you may receive a response such as the following:

The word “mobilier” means “furniture” as a collective concept. Unlike “meuble,” which refers to an individual piece of furniture, “mobilier” refers to furniture as a group.

The adjective “essentiel” means “essential” or “necessary.” Since “mobilier” is masculine singular, the adjective also appears in the masculine singular form.

The word “tout” means “all” or “the entirety of.” Therefore, “tout le mobilier essentiel” means “all essential furniture.”

Its form changes depending on the gender and number of the noun:

You may also notice the phrase “est déjà fourni,” meaning “is already provided.” This uses the passive structure: “être + past participle”

The verb “fournir” means “to provide” or “to supply.” In this example, the past participle “fourni” agrees with “mobilier,” which is masculine singular.

If the noun were feminine or plural, the form would change accordingly:

Using the passive voice here emphasizes that the furniture has already been prepared or installed as part of the apartment.

The addition of “déjà” (already) further emphasizes that the furniture is already included.

3. Confirming Which Furniture Is Included

Even if an apartment is furnished, the actual items included may vary from property to property. For this reason, I recommend confirming exactly what furniture is provided.

The word “quel” means “which” or “what kind of.” Its form changes depending on the gender and number of the noun that follows.

In this example, “meubles” is masculine plural, so the correct form becomes “quels meubles.”

The expression “il y a” means “there is” or “there are.”

When inverted into the question form “y a-t-il,” it becomes a polite way to ask whether something exists or is available.

Finally, “exactement” means “exactly” or “specifically.” By placing it at the end of the sentence, you can express that you want detailed information rather than a general explanation.

Summary