upstairs

UK
/ˌʌpˈsteəz/
US
/ˌʌpˈstɛrz/

Translations

upstairsnoun
upstairs
pl
étageAu sens de niveau supérieur d’un bâtiment ; souvent employé au pluriel selon le contexte.
She went upstairs to her bedroom to get some rest.
Elle est montée à l’étage dans sa chambre pour se reposer.
Additional translations
directionSens figuré, pour désigner la hiérarchie supérieure ou l’encadrement.
Synonyms
upper story
upper level
upper rooms
upstairs room
upper floor
upper storey
upstairsadjective
more upstairs
Comp.
most upstairs
Super.
UK
/ˌʌpˈsteəz/
US
/ˌʌpˈstɛrz/
à l’étageS’emploie surtout avant un nom, pour indiquer un lieu situé à l’étage supérieur.
The upstairs bedroom has a beautiful view of the garden.
La chambre à l’étage a une belle vue sur le jardin.
upstairsadverb
UK
/ʌpˈsteəz/
US
/ʌpˈstɛrz/
à l’étageSens locatif courant.
She went upstairs to her bedroom to get some rest.
Elle est montée à l’étage dans sa chambre pour se reposer.
Additional translations
dans sa têteSens familier ou figuré, au sens de l’esprit ou de la réflexion.
Synonyms
on high
to a higher floor

Definitions

upstairsnoun
The upper floor or floors of a building.
She went upstairs to her bedroom to get some rest.
The people occupying offices on the upper floors of a company; upper management.
Upstairs have already approved the budget cuts.
upstairsadjective
Located on or pertaining to an upper floor of a building.
The upstairs bedroom has a beautiful view of the garden.
upstairsadverb
To or on an upper floor of a building.
She went upstairs to her bedroom to get some rest.
In or inside the mind; mentally.
Keep that figure upstairs, will you?