Matelas (en. Mattress)
/ma.tə.las/
Synonyms
- couche
- litière
- tapis de lit
Slang Meanings
A mattress is sometimes called 'pillow top' in sleep jargon.
I love my new 'pillow top', it's like sleeping on a cloud.
J'adore mon nouveau 'pillow top', c'est comme dormir sur un nuage.
In slang, an old mattress may be referred to as 'crouton'.
This crouton doesn’t support me at all anymore.
Ce crouton ne me soutient plus du tout.