L'alcôve (en. The alcove)

/alkɔv/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A recess in a wall where one can place a bed.

The bed was set up in the alcove, providing an intimate space.

Le lit était installé dans l'alcôve, offrant ainsi un espace intime.

A small space or alcove dedicated to resting or reading.

She retired to the alcove to read quietly.

Elle s'est retirée dans l'alcôve pour lire tranquillement.

In a figurative sense, an alcove can refer to a secret or intimate corner.

They met in a discreet alcove of the garden.

Ils se sont rencontrés dans une alcôve discrète du jardin.

From the Latin 'alcova', which refers to a capsule or a closed space.

to be in the alcove

To be in a quiet or intimate place, often to rest.

être dans l'alcôve

to sleep in the alcove

Sleeping in an alcove, suggesting peaceful and isolated slumber.

dormir en alcôve

alcove with a backrest

A specific type of alcove, often used in architectural contexts.

alcôve à dos d'âne

reading alcove

A space arranged for reading, often comfortable and secluded.

alcôve de lecture

A secret or private place.

We often meet in the alcove to chat without being disturbed.

On se retrouve souvent dans l'alcôve pour discuter sans être dérangés.

A place for flirtation or a hidden romantic encounter.

They exchanged kisses in the park's alcove.

Ils se sont échangés des baisers dans l'alcôve du parc.