French Conversation · Level 110
59 words
French word
recoin
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁəkwɛ̃/
Meaning
- masculine nouncorner
Example
Le chat dort dans le recoin du fauteuil.
The cat is sleeping in the corner of the armchair.
More examples
Il y a une vieille lampe au recoin de la pièce.
There is an old lamp in the nook of the room.
Core concept
A narrow nook tucked into the shadow of a chair, wall, or other object.
Common phrases
dans le recoin
in the nook
au recoin de la pièce
in the nook of the room
Similar words
coin: A place or section forming a corner in a building, street, or other setting.
cachette: A concealed spot suitable for hiding people or objects.
Definition in French
Petit coin caché ou retiré d'un endroit, souvent étroit et difficilement visible.
Word origin
The noun recoin is formed from the French prefix re- and coin, an Old French word for a corner ultimately related to Latin cuneus, meaning wedge.
Usage tips
- Recoin is masculine, so the usual article is un recoin, not une recoin.