French Phrase
La cuisine est rangée maintenant.
Meaning
The sentence states that the kitchen has been put in order and is tidy at this moment. It emphasizes the change of state – the kitchen was messy before, but now it is organized.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to inform someone that the kitchen is now clean and organized, for example after you’ve finished cleaning or when you’re inviting someone to start cooking.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Lacuisineestrangéemaintenant
La (definite article)
Feminine singular article used before a noun that is known to the listener.
cuisine (noun)
A feminine singular noun meaning “kitchen”.
est (être)
Third‑person singular present of the verb “to be”, used to link subject and description.
rangée (past participle as adjective)
Past participle of “ranger” (to tidy) used as an adjective; it agrees in gender and number with the noun (feminine singular → rangée).
maintenant (adverb)
Means “now”, placed after the verb phrase for a natural French rhythm.
🗨In Conversation
La cuisine est rangée maintenant.
The kitchen is tidy now.
Super, on peut préparer le dîner.
Great, we can start preparing dinner.
✕Common Mistakes
La cuisine est ranger maintenant.
The verb must be in its past‑participle form and agree with the noun (rangée).
La cuisine maintenant est rangée.
While understandable, the typical word order places “maintenant” after the verb phrase.
La cuisine est rangé maintenant.
Using the masculine form “rangé” does not agree with the feminine noun “cuisine”.
↔Alternatives
La cuisine est propre maintenant.
The kitchen is clean now.
La cuisine a été rangée.
The kitchen has been tidied.
La cuisine est bien ordonnée.
The kitchen is well‑ordered.
Cultural Tip
In French households, saying a room is “rangée” often implies it’s not only clean but also neatly organized. It’s a polite way to let others know the space is ready for use. Placing “maintenant” after the verb phrase is the most natural order, though you may also hear “Maintenant, la cuisine est rangée.”