French word

confortable

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔ̃fɔʁtabl/

Meaning

  • adjectivecomfortable

Example

Ce canapé est confortable.

This sofa is comfortable.

Illustration for confortable (comfortable)

More examples

Cette chaise est confortable pour travailler.

This chair is comfortable for working.

Core concept

A calm, accommodating environment or item that supports ease during ordinary use.

Common phrases

  • un canapé confortable

    a comfortable sofa

  • une chaise confortable

    a comfortable chair

  • un lit confortable

    a comfortable bed

Similar words

agréable: Pleasant to touch or experience.
douillet: Warm, soft, and cozy, creating a sheltered feeling.
moelleux: Soft and springy, with a pleasantly plush texture.

Definition in French

Qui offre une sensation agréable et sans gêne dans un objet, un vêtement ou un lieu.

Word origin

Confortable derives from French confort, which traces back through Old French to Latin confortare, with -able marking suitability for an effect.

Usage tips

  • Confortable can describe a broad condition such as une vie confortable, not only the physical feel of a particular object.

Opposites

  • inconfortableuncomfortableadjective

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