French word

peluche

Pronunciation

IPA/pəlyʃ/

Meaning

  • feminine nounstuffed animal

Example

J'ai une peluche.

I have a stuffed animal.

Illustration for peluche (stuffed animal)

More examples

Je prends ma peluche en voyage.

I take my stuffed animal on a trip.

Core concept

A cuddly fabric figure with soft filling inside, commonly representing an animal or fictional character.

Common phrases

  • jouer avec une peluche

    play with a stuffed animal

  • dormir avec sa peluche

    sleep with one's stuffed animal

Similar words

doudou: A child's cherished comfort object, often a cloth or small item.
jouet: A toy intended for play and amusement.
nounours: A small teddy bear made as a soft stuffed toy.

Definition in French

Jouet en tissu doux avec un rembourrage souple, souvent fabriqué en forme d'animal ou de personnage.

Word origin

The French noun peluche was borrowed from Italian peluccio and is related to pelo 'hair', from Latin pilus.

Usage tips

  • In the toy sense, peluche is more specific than doudou, which can also mean a blanket or another comfort object.

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