Banquette (en. Bench)

/bɑ̃.kɛt/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Seat or bench, often upholstered, located against a wall.

We installed a bench in our dining room.

Nous avons installé une banquette dans notre salle à manger.

Raised part of a sidewalk.

The sidewalk bench allows us to walk without being in the street.

La banquette du trottoir nous permet de marcher sans être dans la rue.

Seat in a vehicle, such as a car.

They sat on the back seat of the car.

Ils se sont assis sur la banquette arrière de la voiture.

From the French 'banquer' which means 'to rest'.

back seat

Rear seat of a vehicle.

banquette arrière

to rent a bench

To request a seat in a restaurant or café.

louer une banquette

to install a bench

To set up a seat or bench in a place.

installer une banquette

bench

A long seat for several people.

banc

seat

An object on which one can sit.

siège

couch

A padded seat often with armrests.

divan

To rest

I'm going to take a little break on the bench.

Je vais faire une petite pause sur la banquette.

To be in a comfortable place

After a long day, I love to lie down on the bench.

Après une longue journée, je adore m'étendre sur la banquette.