English–French

“sofa” in French

French

Alsocanapé

Pronunciation

IPA/divɑ̃/

Example

Le chat dort sur le divan.

The cat is sleeping on the sofa.

Illustration for divan (sofa)

How to say “sofa” in French

“Sofa” in French is divan.

A shared cushioned platform for relaxed sitting in a living room.

Full entry for divan: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with divan

Je m'assieds sur le divan pour regarder la télévision.

I sit on the sofa to watch television.

Tips for using divan

  • In modern French, canapé is often more neutral for an everyday sofa, while divan can sound literary or old-fashioned.

Other French words for “sofa”

Le canapé est confortable.

The sofa is comfortable.

“sofa” in other languages