Home repairs and problems

Words for home repairs and problems: a leak, a blockage, broken appliances, tap and pipe, socket and light bulb, heating and radiator, calling a repairman. Use this list to explain what broke, call a plumber or an electrician and arrange an urgent repair.

30 words · Everyday

Level 1

  1. porte — door
  2. fenêtre — window
  3. mur — wall
  4. lumière — light
  5. eau — water
  6. appeler — call
  7. chaud — hot
  8. froid — cold

Level 2

  1. énergie — power
  2. outil — tool
  3. fuite — leak
  4. attendre — wait
  5. évier — sink
  6. plombier — plumber
  7. problème — problem
  8. cassé — broken

Level 3

  1. réparer — fix
  2. réparer — repair
  3. bruit — noise
  4. appareil cassé — broken appliance
  5. demande de réparation — repair request
  6. chauffage — heating
  7. coupure de courant — power cut

Level 4

  1. robinet — tap
  2. tuyau — pipe
  3. plafond — ceiling
  4. prise — socket
  5. radiateur — radiator
  6. électricien — electrician
  7. ampoule — light bulb

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