French word

moquette

Pronunciation

IPA/mokɛt/

Meaning

  • feminine nouncarpet

Example

Nous avons posé une nouvelle moquette dans le salon.

We laid a new carpet in the living room.

Illustration for moquette (carpet)

More examples

Il faut aspirer la moquette régulièrement.

It is necessary to vacuum the carpet regularly.

Core concept

A room-sized textile surface anchored to the floor, cushioning footsteps and reducing sound.

Common phrases

  • poser la moquette

    install the carpet

  • aspirer la moquette

    vacuum the carpet

Similar words

tapis: A soft floor covering that can usually be lifted and moved when needed.
paillasson: A small entrance mat for wiping mud and water from shoes.
natte: A thin mat made from natural materials or fibers for sitting or lying down.

Definition in French

Revêtement de sol textile posé et fixé au sol, à poil court ou en boucles, destiné à couvrir une pièce et à améliorer le confort et l'isolation acoustique.

Word origin

French moquette is an old borrowed term whose precise source remains uncertain, including proposed Italian and Low German connections.

Usage tips

  • French often uses poser de la moquette for installing this covering, while tapis more generally denotes a movable rug or carpet.

Opposites

  • parquethardwood flooringnoun
  • carrelagetile flooringnoun

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