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    Commode (en. Convenient)

    [kɔmɔd]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A piece of furniture with drawers, used to store clothes or other items.
    She bought a new dresser for her bedroom.
    Elle a acheté une nouvelle commode pour sa chambre.
    In a familiar context, a toilet or restroom.
    I'm going to the restroom, I'll be right back.
    Je vais aux commodités, je reviens tout de suite.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'commodus', meaning 'practical, convenient'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    go to the commode
    go to the bathroom.
    aller à la commode
    children's dresser
    a piece of furniture designed to store children's belongings.
    commode pour enfants
    dresser with drawers
    furniture made up of several drawers.
    commode à tiroirs

    Related Words

    drawer
    A sliding compartment in a piece of furniture.
    tiroir
    cupboard
    A storage space built into a wall.
    placard

    Slang Meanings

    Toilet, WC.
    He went to the commode after the meal.
    Il est allé à la commode après le repas.
    Storage furniture.
    This dresser is really practical for small spaces.
    Cette commode est vraiment pratique pour les petits espaces.