Lits (en. Beds)

/li/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A piece of furniture consisting of a frame and a mattress where a person can sleep.

There are two beds in the room.

Il y a deux lits dans la chambre.

An elevated platform where one can rest.

Bunk beds are ideal for small rooms.

Les lits superposés sont idéaux pour les petites chambres.

Hospital bed used for treating patients.

Hospital beds are often adjustable for patient comfort.

Les lits d'hôpital sont souvent réglables pour le confort des patients.

Derived from Latin 'lectus', meaning 'bed, couch'.

to make the bed

Pulling the sheets and blankets to make a bed presentable.

faire le lit

to lie down in one's bed

Lying down in one's bed to sleep.

se coucher dans son lit

to be in the same bed

Sharing a resting space with someone.

être dans le même lit

mattress

Padded object resting on the bed for comfort while sleeping.

matelas

sheet

Fabric covering the mattress or duvet.

drap

Beds as a place for meeting or intimacy.

They met in their friends' beds.

Ils se sont retrouvés dans les lits de leurs amis.