noun

le couloir

hallway · corridor

C'est un passage étroit à l'intérieur d'un bâtiment qui permet de se déplacer d'une pièce à une autre.

The French word "couloir" means "corridor" or "hallway" in English. It refers to a narrow passage or space that connects different rooms or areas within a building.

Usage:

It is used mainly to describe architectural spaces like the passages in homes, schools, hotels, or offices.
For example: "Le couloir mène aux chambres." ("The corridor leads to the bedrooms.")

Synonyms and Differences:

Corridor: Quite a formal or technical term, often used in building plans or official contexts.
Passage: A more general term that can refer to any narrow way or route, inside or outside.
Hall (hall d'entrée): Refers more to a large entrance area rather than a narrow passage.
Allée: Usually refers to a path or lane, often outdoors, like a tree-lined avenue in a garden.

So, "couloir" specifically implies an indoor, narrow passage leading from one space to another in a building. It is more precise than "passage" and less formal than "corridor."