canapé
/ka.na.pe/masculine
The English word "couch" can be translated into French as canapé or sofa.
Meaning: furniture for seating of more than one person (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| canapé | /ka.na.pe/ | masculine |
| sofa | /sɔ.fa/ (France) /so.fa/ (Canada) |
masculine |
Both terms refer to furniture designed for more than one person to sit on.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
Both canapé and sofa are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
The word canapé is pronounced /ka.na.pe/ and consists of three syllables.
Did you know?
- The word canapé is derived from an Ancient Greek word for 'mosquito', as it originally described a bed with a net to keep insects away.
- While canapé is a piece of furniture, the word also describes a small, savory appetizer in French cuisine, often served at cocktail parties.
Examples in context
- J'ai dormi sur le canapé.I slept on the couch.This example shows how to use canapé when talking about sleeping on the couch.Tatoeba #8305700 by Aiji, translation #2406526 by CK
- Ce canapé est en velours.This couch is made of velvet.This example uses canapé to describe the material of the couch.Tatoeba #12451191 by lbdx, translation #6550176 by Micsmithel
- Je dormirai sur le canapé.I'll sleep on the couch.This example uses canapé to express a future intention to sleep on the couch.Tatoeba #3147132 by sacredceltic, translation #2506614 by zalaim
- Bonjour, madame. Je voulais vous demander si vous vendez des canapés dans votre magasin de meubles?Hello, madam. I wanted to ask if you sell couches in your furniture store?
- Hier soir, on a regardé un film allongés sur le divan.Last night, we watched a movie lying on the couch.
- Viens t'asseoir sur le canap, on parle tranquillement.Come sit on the couch, let's talk comfortably.
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Example conversation
Gabriel and Chloé are in a furniture store.
- GabrielEst-ce que ce canapé est confortable ?Is this couch comfortable?
- ChloéOui, il est très agréable.Yes, it is very pleasant.
- GabrielOn l'achète pour le salon ?Shall we buy it for the living room?
- ChloéBonne idée, il est parfait.Good idea, it is perfect.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “couch” translations and entries canapé, sofa, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries canapé, sofa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
