L'oreiller (en. The pillow)

[l‿ɔʁɛjɛʁ]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Bedding accessory, usually padded, used to rest the head.

I like to sleep with two pillows.

J'aime dormir avec deux oreillers.

Pillow cover, a case that protects the pillow.

The pillow cover needs to be washed regularly.

Il faut laver le couvre-oreiller régulièrement.

Pillow used for aesthetic reasons or extra comfort.

She decorated her bed with colorful pillows.

Elle a décoré son lit avec des oreillers colorés.

From the Latin 'oriculare', a diminutive of 'auris' meaning ear.

to lay one's head on the pillow

To fall asleep or rest.

poser la tête sur l'oreiller

feather pillow

Pillow stuffed with feathers.

oreiller de plumes

memory foam pillow

Pillow that adapts to the shape of the head.

oreiller mémoire de forme

cushion

Small padded object used for comfort.

coussin

mattress

Padded surface on which one sleeps.

matelas

sheet

Piece of fabric covering the mattress.

drap

To wake up on a pillow

When you wake up and feel well rested.

Quand tu te réveilles et que tu es bien reposé.

cozy pillow

A pillow that is so comfortable you don’t want to get up.

Un oreiller qui est tellement confortable que tu ne veux pas te lever.