Couchés (en. Lying down)

/kuʃe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
That which is stretched out or placed horizontally.
The children are lying down in their bed.
Les enfants sont couchés dans leur lit.
The state of something that is placed flat.
The books are lying on the table.
Les livres sont couchés sur la table.

Etymology

From the verb 'coucher', meaning to lie down or to place something horizontally.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sunset
The moment when the sun hides below the horizon.
coucher de soleil
to lay something down
To lay something flat or to put it down.
coucher quelque chose
to be lying down
To be in a horizontal position.
être couché

Related Words

coucher
Placing in a horizontal position.
coucher
bed
Piece of furniture where one sleeps, often used in reference to being lying down.
lit

Slang Meanings

To go out with someone in a romantic or sexual context.
They slept together after their date.
Ils se sont couchés ensemble après leur rendez-vous.