couch in French

couch in French is canapé, sofa, s'allonger — couch means an upholstered piece of furniture for sitting, usually seating more than one person; a sofa.

couch in French

canapé

noun

(North America, Australia, Ireland) An item of furniture, often upholstered, for the comfortable seating of more than one person; a sofa.

sofa

noun

(North America, Australia, Ireland) An item of furniture, often upholstered, for the comfortable seating of more than one person; a sofa.

s'allonger

verb

(intransitive) To lie down; to recline (upon a couch or other place of repose).

formuler

verb

(transitive) To phrase in a particular style; to use specific wording for.

rédiger

verb

(transitive) To phrase in a particular style; to use specific wording for.

What does "couch" mean?

noun An upholstered piece of furniture for sitting, usually seating more than one person; a sofa.
"The cat curled up on the couch beside the radiator."
verb To phrase something in a particular, often careful or diplomatic, way.
"The letter was couched in formal terms to show respect."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

couch in a sentence

The cat curled up on the couch beside the radiator.
He fell asleep on the couch watching television.
The letter was couched in formal terms to show respect.
The feedback was couched in gentle terms so as not to upset her.

Similar words in French

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Common French translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "couch" in French?

"couch" in French is canapé, sofa, s'allonger. couch means: An upholstered piece of furniture for sitting, usually seating more than one person; a sofa.

How do you use "couch" in a sentence?

Example: "The cat curled up on the couch beside the radiator." In French, "couch" is canapé, sofa, s'allonger.

Are there other ways to say "couch" in French?

Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "couch": canapé, sofa, s'allonger, formuler, rédiger.

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