coussin décoratif
The English phrase 'throw pillow' can be translated into French as coussin décoratif.
The term coussin is the standard word for a cushion or pillow used for either comfort or decoration.
Meaning: a small decorative pillow (noun)
Which one should you use?
While coussin refers to a decorative or seating cushion, the word oreiller refers specifically to the pillow used for sleeping in a bed.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective décoratif must agree in gender and number with the masculine noun coussin. To make the phrase plural, both the noun and the adjective take an 's' at the end, resulting in coussins décoratifs.
Did you know?
- The word coussin also describes the small padded part of a paw on an animal, such as a cat or dog.
- The word coussin shares an ancient root with the Latin word for 'hip', meaning it was originally a pad designed to sit upon rather than something to lean against.
- The term coussin is used in technical French to describe the 'air cushion' of a hovercraft or a hydraulic support.
Examples in context
- Je ne peux pas me détendre sans quelques coussins décoratifs sur mon canapé.I can't relax without some decorative throw pillows on my sofa.
- Elle a acheté un coussin d'ornement pour égayer sa chambre.She bought a throw pillow to brighten up her room.
- J'ai acheté de nouveaux coussins décoratifs pour le canapé.I bought new throw pillows for the sofa.
- J'ai acheté un coussin décoratif bleu.I bought a blue throw pillow.
- Ce coussin décoratif est très doux.This throw pillow is very soft.
- Il manque un coussin décoratif sur le canapé.A throw pillow is missing from the sofa.
Example conversation
Lucas and Léa are decorating their new living room.
- LucasEst-ce que tu aimes ce coussin décoratif ?Do you like this throw pillow?
- LéaOui, il est magnifique, Lucas.Yes, it is magnificent, Lucas.
- LucasJe vais le poser sur le fauteuil.I am going to place it on the armchair.
- LéaC'est une excellente idée.That is an excellent idea.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries coussin, décoratif, CC BY-SA 4.0.
