Fauteuil (en. Armchair)

/fotœj/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A comfortable seat, usually with armrests.

He sat in the armchair near the fireplace.

Il s'est assis dans le fauteuil près de la cheminée.

A seat often used in living rooms or offices.

The red armchair is the focal point of the room.

Le fauteuil rouge est le point focal de la pièce.

A piece of furniture meant for sitting, wider than a chair.

She prefers to read in her armchair rather than on the couch.

Elle préfère lire dans son fauteuil plutôt que sur le canapé.

From Old French 'fauteuil', diminutive of 'faut', meaning a small seat.

to lounge in the armchair

To lounge, to relax in an armchair.

faire le fauteuil

wheelchair

Rolling chair for people with reduced mobility.

fauteuil roulant

garden chair

Seat intended for the outdoors, often made of plastic or metal.

fauteuil de jardin

armrest

Part of an armchair where the arms rest.

accoudoir

cushion

Padded object for comfort.

coussin

seat

Furniture that allows you to sit.

siège

To sprawl out in it

After a long day, he likes to sprawl out in his armchair.

Après une longue journée, il aime s'y vautrer dans son fauteuil.

Couch upside down

He completely forgot his armchair and uses the couch upside down.

Il a complètement oublié son fauteuil et utilise le canap' à l'envers.