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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?

  1. noun An upholstered piece of furniture for sitting, usually seating more than one person; a sofa.
    "He fell asleep on the couch watching television."
  2. verb To phrase something in a particular, often careful or diplomatic, way.
    "The feedback was couched in gentle terms so as not to upset her."

couch in a sentence

  • He fell asleep on the couch watching television.
  • They pushed the couch against the wall to make room for the tree.
  • The feedback was couched in gentle terms so as not to upset her.
  • His refusal was couched as a scheduling conflict rather than a rejection.

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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: "He fell asleep on the couch watching television." 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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