English–French

“velvet” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/vəluʁ/

Example

Le canapé est en velours.

The sofa is made of velvet.

Illustration for velours (velvet)

How to say “velvet” in French

“Velvet” in French is velours.

A dense fabric covered with short, closely packed fibers that feel soft and catch the light.

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

Example sentences with velours

On a choisi un manteau en velours pour l'hiver.

We chose a velvet coat for the winter.

Tips for using velours

  • The material is commonly introduced with en, as in un canapé en velours or une veste en velours.

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