French word

coussin

Pronunciation

IPA/kusɛ̃/

Meaning

  • masculine nouncushion

Example

Le coussin est doux et confortable.

The cushion is soft and comfortable.

Illustration for coussin (cushion)

More examples

J'ai mis un coussin sur le canapé pour plus de confort.

I put a cushion on the sofa for extra comfort.

Core concept

A compact fabric case filled with soft material, serving as a comfortable support or a decorative accent.

Common phrases

  • coussin de canapé

    sofa cushion

  • coussin décoratif

    decorative cushion

  • coussin moelleux

    soft cushion

Similar words

oreiller: A fairly thick pillow placed under the head or neck for sleeping.

Definition in French

Pièce de tissu remplie d'un matériau souple, utilisée comme appui pour s'asseoir ou comme élément décoratif dans la maison.

Word origin

Old French coussin developed from a form related to Latin culcita, which referred to a mattress, cushion, or quilt.

Usage tips

  • Coussin usually denotes a seat or decorative cushion, while oreiller is the usual French word for a pillow used for sleeping.

Other meanings

  • pillownoun

Related words

  • coussinetsmall cushionnoun

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