confort
/kɔ̃.fɔʁ/
The English phrase comfort can be translated into French as confort.
confort is a noun meaning a cause of relief or satisfaction.
Meaning: cause of relief or satisfaction (noun)
Which one should you use?
The French word confort refers specifically to physical or material comfort, such as luxury or ease of living. In contrast, the English word 'comfort' can also refer to emotional consolation. For emotional consolation or relief from grief, you should use réconfort instead of confort.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables and is pronounced /kɔ̃.fɔʁ/.
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly use confort to mean emotional consolation. In French, confort is primarily used for material or physical ease.
Did you know?
- The word confort shares its roots with the English word 'fortify', as both descend from the Latin 'fortis' meaning 'strong'.
- If you want to tell a grieving friend that you want to 'comfort' them, saying je te donne du confort would sound like you are handing them a plush sofa.
- While confort describes material ease, the related word réconfort comes from the verb réconforter, which literally means to 'strengthen again'.
Examples in context
- Elle vit dans le confort.She lives in comfort.This sentence is useful for showing how someone lives in comfort using confort.Tatoeba #134143 by Julien_PDC, translation #312486 by CM
- Je souhaite vivre dans le confort.I want to live in comfort.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire to live in comfort using confort.Tatoeba #8432017 by Aiji, translation #256581 by CM
- Ma tante vit maintenant dans le confort.My aunt now lives in comfort.This sentence is useful for describing a relative's current lifestyle in comfort using confort.Tatoeba #6048037 by Fabimoto, translation #6047388 by RobinvanderVliet
- Je trouve ce fauteuil très confortable.I find this armchair very comfortable.
- Après ce massage, j'ai ressenti un immense bien-être.After this massage, I felt immense comfort.
- Je me sens vraiment à l'aise chez toi.I feel really comfortable at your place.
- Ce lit est vraiment confortable.This bed is really comfortable.
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Example conversation
Manon and Gabriel are talking about their new apartment.
- ManonJ'adore le confort de ce salon.I love the comfort of this living room.
- GabrielMoi aussi, le canapé est génial.Me too, the sofa is great.
- ManonOn a enfin un peu de confort.We finally have a bit of comfort.
- GabrielC'est vrai, on se sent bien ici.It's true, we feel good here.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry confort, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries confort, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
