confortable
/kɔ̃.fɔʁ.tabl/
The English word comfortable is translated into French as confortable.
The word is used to describe something that provides physical comfort and ease.
Meaning: providing physical comfort and ease (adj)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Quebec, the phrase bien installé(e) is used to convey the idea of being comfortable.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective confortable must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. The plural form is confortables.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables and is pronounced /kɔ̃.fɔʁ.tabl/.
What mistakes should you avoid?
If you want to express that someone feels comfortable and confident in themselves, do not use confortable. Instead, use the informal phrase bien dans sa peau. Similarly, to express a general state of feeling comfortable, the informal phrase se sentir bien is more appropriate.
Did you know?
- To describe a 'comfortable' silence in French, one often uses the word complice, which literally means 'accomplice' or 'sharing a secret'.
- While English speakers often say 'I am comfortable' to mean they are relaxed, a French speaker saying je suis confortable would sound like they are describing themselves as a piece of ergonomic furniture.
- When someone is 'comfortable' in the sense of being wealthy, French uses the term à l'aise, which shares a root with 'ease' and refers to having enough room to move.
Examples in context
- Le lit est confortable.The bed is comfortable.This sentence is useful for describing the comfort of a bed.Tatoeba #3447627 by mouche, translation #10005813 by ddnktr
- J'ai une vie confortable.I have a comfortable life.This sentence is useful for describing a comfortable life.Tatoeba #8823591 by Aiji, translation #5953396 by mailohilohi
- Le canapé est confortable.The sofa is comfortable.This sentence is useful for describing the comfort of a sofa.Tatoeba #5660598 by Yemana, translation #2002533 by bichodebola
- Je me sens à l'aise iciI feel comfortable here
- Nous avons une situation financière aiséeWe are financially comfortable
- Les chaises dans ce salon sont très confortablesThe chairs in this living room are very comfortable
- Ce lit est très agréableThis bed is very comfortable
- Elle se sent bien dans sa peauShe feels comfortable in her own skin
- Je suis à l'aise iciI am comfortable here
- Je me sens bien dans ce fauteuilI feel comfortable in this armchair
- J'adore cette robe, je suis vraiment à l'aise dedansI love this dress, I feel really comfortable in it
- Ce fauteuil est vraiment trop cool, je suis bien dedansThis armchair is really cool, I'm comfortable in it
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Example conversation
Gabriel and Chloé are looking at furniture in a store.
- GabrielEst-ce que ce fauteuil est confortable ?Is this armchair comfortable?
- ChloéOui, il est très confortable.Yes, it is very comfortable.
- GabrielC'est parfait pour Gabriel alors.That's perfect for Gabriel then.
- ChloéJe suis d'accord, achetons-le.I agree, let's buy it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “comfortable” translations and entries confortable, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
