lit superposé
/li sy.pɛʁ.po.ze/masculine
The English phrase "bunk bed" is translated into French as lit superposé. Wiktionary also lists lits superposés.
Meaning: two or more beds fixed on top of one another (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| lit superposé | /li sy.pɛʁ.po.ze/ | masculine |
| lits superposés | masculine, plural |
A lit superposé refers to a piece of furniture consisting of two or more beds fixed on top of one another.
Which one should you use?
lit superposé is the masculine singular form, while lits superposés is the masculine plural form.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Quebec, Canada, people may use the term lit à étages to refer to a bunk bed.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because the adjective superposé describes the relationship between the beds, it must be pluralized to match the plural noun lits in the form lits superposés.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of lit superposé is /li sy.pɛʁ.po.ze/. It has 4 syllables.
Did you know?
- In French, the word lit is used not only for a bed but also to describe the 'bed' of a river where the water flows.
- The word lit for 'bed' is a direct descendant of the Latin word lectus, which shares the same root as the English word 'lectern'.
- The Quebec expression lit à étages uses the same word for 'floors' as one would use for a multi-layered cake, a gâteau à étages.
Examples in context
- Diego se cacha sous son lit superposé.Diego hid underneath his bunk bed.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use lit superposé in a context of hiding.Tatoeba #11817779 by calypsow, translation #11748455 by Amastan
- On a acheté un lit à étages pour les enfants.We bought a bunk bed for the children.
- Le lit superposé est dans la chambre.The bunk bed is in the bedroom.
- Est-ce que ce lit superposé est solide ?Is this bunk bed sturdy?
Example conversation
Lucas and Chloé are looking at a furniture catalog in a living room.
- LucasEst-ce qu'on achète un lit superposé ?Are we buying a bunk bed?
- ChloéOui, pour la chambre de Lucas.Yes, for Lucas's bedroom.
- LucasC'est une bonne idée pour gagner de la place.It's a good idea to save space.
- ChloéExactement, il va l'adorer.Exactly, he is going to love it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bunk bed” translations and entries lit superposé, lits superposés, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries lit, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
