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    Duvet (en. Duvet)

    [dy.vɛ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A blanket filled with feathers or synthetic fibers.
    She prefers to sleep under a feather duvet.
    Elle préfère dormir sous un duvet en plumes.
    Bedding item, often used for beds.
    The duvet is covered with a cover.
    Le duvet est recouvert d'une housse.
    A warm blanket made from insulating materials.
    This duvet is perfect for winter.
    Ce duvet est idéal pour l'hiver.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'dupere' meaning 'to double'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to love sleeping under one's duvet
    preferring the warmth and comfort of the bed.
    aimer dormir sous son duvet
    feather duvet
    a type of duvet filled with feathers.
    duvet de plumes
    duvet cover
    protection for the duvet.
    housse de duvet
    winter duvet
    thicker duvet for the cold season.
    duvet d'hiver

    Related Words

    duvet
    a type of similar blanket, often lighter.
    couette
    pillow
    bedding accessory used to support the head.
    oreiller
    mattress
    layer on which one sleeps, often under the duvet.
    matelas

    Slang Meanings

    To take a duvet
    After a long day, he took a duvet to rest.
    Après une longue journée, il a pris un duvet pour se reposer.
    To snuggle in one's duvet
    She loves to snuggle in her duvet when it's cold.
    Elle aime se lover dans son duvet quand il fait froid.