peluche
/pə.lyʃ/feminine
The French word for lint is peluche.
peluche is a noun used to describe fuzzy fluff.
Meaning: fuzzy fluff (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/pə.lyʃ/
Did you know?
- The word peluche is also the standard French name for a 'stuffed animal' or 'plushie'.
- The root of peluche comes from the Old French verb 'peluchier', which meant 'to peel' or 'to pluck'.
- In a playful or colloquial sense, calling someone a peluche can imply they are soft or cuddly.
Examples in context
- Il y a des peluches sur mon pull.There is lint on my sweater.
- Il y a une peluche sur ton pull.There is some lint on your sweater.
- J'ai trouvé une petite peluche dans ma poche.I found a little bit of lint in my pocket.
Example conversation
Emma and Nathan are getting ready to go out.
- EmmaNathan, tu as de la peluche sur l'épaule.Nathan, you have some lint on your shoulder.
- NathanAh bon ? Je ne l'avais pas vue.Oh really? I hadn't seen it.
- EmmaReste immobile, je retire la peluche.Stay still, I'll remove the lint.
- NathanMerci beaucoup, Emma.Thank you very much, Emma.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lint” translations and entries peluche, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries peluche, CC BY-SA 4.0.
