Alcôve (en. Alcove)

/al.kɔv/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Space or recess in a room, usually to place a bed.

The alcove in the bedroom was decorated with colorful drapes.

L'alcôve de la chambre était décorée de tentures colorées.

Niche in a garden or park, where one can retreat.

They settled in the alcove of the garden to enjoy the tranquility.

Ils se sont installés dans l'alcôve du jardin pour profiter du calme.

Part of a room where one can shut oneself in or retreat.

The alcove in the living room was perfect for reading.

L'alcôve du salon était parfaite pour lire.

From the Old French 'alcove', derived from the Arabic 'qubba'.

to withdraw into an alcove

To set oneself apart to be peaceful.

se retirer dans une alcôve

an alcove of intimacy

A closed and intimate space, often used for private moments.

un alcôve d'intimité

to arrange an alcove

To configure a space in an alcove for a specific use.

aménager une alcôve

room

Room where one sleeps.

chambre

bed

Furniture on which one sleeps.

lit

corner

Angle or part of a room.

coin

niche

Small place to place an object or a piece of furniture.

niche

Reserved for secret or intimate meetings.

They often met in the alcove behind the bar.

Ils se retrouvaient souvent dans l'alcôve derrière le bar.

A comfortable or cozy place.

This little corner of the café is a perfect alcove for chatting.

Ce petit coin du café est une alcôve parfaite pour discuter.