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    Banquettes (en. Benches)

    /bɑ̃.kɛt/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Furniture generally used for sitting, often upholstered.
    The benches in the restaurant were comfortable.
    Les banquettes du restaurant étaient confortables.
    Elevated area along a road or path.
    There were grassy benches along the edge of the road.
    Il y avait des banquettes herbeuses sur le bord de la route.
    Seats integrated into confined spaces, like trains or buses.
    The benches on this train allow for group travel.
    Les banquettes de ce train permettent de voyager en groupe.

    Etymology

    The word 'bench' comes from the Old French 'banque', meaning 'bench' or 'seat'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    back seat
    Seat located at the back of a vehicle.
    banquette arrière
    to be left out
    To be left aside, excluded from a group or activity.
    faire banquette
    floating bench
    A type of bench located in a water space.
    banquette flottante
    corner bench
    Bench that forms a corner, often found in kitchens or restaurants.
    banquette d'angle

    Related Words

    bench
    Long seat generally made of wood or metal.
    banc
    sofa
    Upholstered furniture for sitting, often found in a living room.
    canapé
    armchair
    Seat with armrests, often more comfortable.
    fauteuil
    stool
    Backless seat, generally taller.
    tabouret

    Slang Meanings

    Used to refer to a person who sits idly doing nothing.
    He is always on his bench doing nothing.
    Il est toujours sur sa banquette à ne rien faire.
    Refers to a group of friends sitting together in a pub.
    We took a bench to chat.
    On a pris une banquette pour discuter.