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    Tabouret (en. Stool)

    /tabuʁɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A low seat, usually without arms or a backrest, used in various contexts.
    She sat on a stool in the kitchen.
    Elle s'est assise sur un tabouret dans la cuisine.
    A stand for musical instruments in a performance context.
    The musician placed his stool near the microphone.
    Le musicien a placé son tabouret près du micro.
    A small piece of furniture for placing objects, such as books or tools.
    He put his laptop on the stool.
    Il a mis son ordinateur portable sur le tabouret.

    Etymology

    Of French origin, derived from the word 'tabouret' which denotes a small seat.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    A bar stool
    A tall stool, often used in bars.
    un tabouret de bar
    To sit on a stool
    To take a seat on a low chair.
    s'asseoir sur un tabouret
    Music stool
    A stool used by musicians to play.
    tabouret de musique

    Related Words

    Chair
    A seat with a backrest and arms.
    chaise
    Bench
    A long seat, typically without a backrest.
    banc
    Platform
    A raised platform.
    estrade

    Slang Meanings

    A trouble stool.
    This stool, it's always the same story, it's wobbly.
    Ce tabouret, c'est toujours la même histoire, il est bancal.
    To play like a stool.
    You need to know how to play this melody like a stool, simple and effective.
    Il faut savoir jouer cette mélodie comme un tabouret, simple et efficace.