French word

velours

Pronunciation

IPA/vəluʁ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounvelvet

Example

Le canapé est en velours.

The sofa is made of velvet.

Illustration for velours (velvet)

More examples

On a choisi un manteau en velours pour l'hiver.

We chose a velvet coat for the winter.

Core concept

A dense fabric covered with short, closely packed fibers that feel soft and catch the light.

Common phrases

  • manteau en velours

    velvet coat

  • pantalon en velours

    velvet pants

Similar words

velours côtelé: A heavy fabric with distinct vertical ridges that can be felt by touch.
suède: A soft, non-shiny material made from the napped underside of animal leather.

Definition in French

Tissu à poils courts et serrés, au toucher doux et légèrement brillant, utilisé pour les vêtements, les accessoires et le mobilier.

Word origin

French velours comes through Old French velous from Latin villosus, meaning hairy or covered with fibers.

Usage tips

  • The material is commonly introduced with en, as in un canapé en velours or une veste en velours.

Other meanings

  • velournoun

Related words

  • veloutévelvetyadjective
  • veloutermake velvetyverb

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