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    Mat (en. Mast)

    /mat/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An object made of soft material, often used for resting or practicing activities.
    She rolled out the mat to do yoga.
    Elle a déroulé le mat pour faire du yoga.
    Mat or cover often used to protect a surface.
    The mat in the entrance keeps the house clean.
    Le mat dans l'entrée permet de garder la maison propre.
    Material used for flooring.
    The cork mat is very popular.
    Le mat en liège est très populaire.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'mānsu' meaning 'to lie down'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    in check
    in a tired or downcast state
    en mat
    gym mat
    special mat used for gymnastics
    mat de gymnastique
    mattress
    a type of mat used for sleeping
    matelas
    floor mat
    mat used on the floor
    mat de sol

    Related Words

    mattress
    Padded object for sleeping.
    matelas
    mat
    Flat decorative and protective object for the floor.
    tapis
    flooring
    Layer of material applied to a surface.
    revêtement

    Slang Meanings

    Colloquial term for a person who does not take risks.
    He is really mat, he never steps out of his comfort zone.
    Il est vraiment mat, il ne sort jamais de sa zone de confort.
    In skate jargon, refers to a flat area dedicated to tricks.
    We meet at the mat to skate.
    On se rencontre au mat pour faire du skate.