Fauteuils (en. Armchairs)

/fotœj/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Upholstered furniture, often with arms, designed for sitting.

The leather armchairs in the living room are very comfortable.

Les fauteuils en cuir dans le salon sont très confortables.

Ergonomically shaped seat, providing support.

She prefers to sit in an armchair than in a regular chair.

Elle préfère s'asseoir dans un fauteuil qu'une chaise normale.

Rocking or wheeled armchairs for added comfort.

He loves to read in his rocking chair.

Il adore lire dans son fauteuil à bascule.

The word 'fauteuil' comes from the Latin 'foculus', meaning 'small hearth', which evolved to designate a seat.

to sit in an armchair

To rest comfortably.

s'asseoir dans un fauteuil

wheelchair

Wheeled seat for people with mobility difficulties.

fauteuil roulant

to have an armchair of one's own

To have a comfortable and privileged place to sit.

avoir un fauteuil à soi

seat

Furniture on which one can sit.

siege

sofa

Large upholstered seat for several people.

canapé

armrest

Part of the armchair where one rests the arms.

accoudoir

A comfortable space to relax.

He likes to lounge in his armchair after a long day.

Il aime flâner dans son fauteuil après une longue journée.

A very comfortable armchair.

This armchair is like a cloud; I could spend hours in it.

Ce fauteuil est comme un nuage, j'y passerais des heures.