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How do you say "cushion" in French?
le coussin
In French, "cushion" is le coussin.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'koo-san'. Two syllables, emphasis on the first. The final n is nasal.
Grammar notes
Coussin is masculine. Plural: les coussins. Related to 'cous' (armpit or hip), where cushions rest.
Example sentence
Le coussin est doux et confortable.
The cushion is soft and comfortable.
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How to remember le coussin
Coussin sounds like it could mean 'cousin'. You might share a cushion with a cousin on a couch.
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Questions about le coussin
How do you say "cushion" in French?
In French, "cushion" is le coussin. It is a noun.
Is le coussin masculine or feminine?
Coussin is masculine. Plural: les coussins. Related to 'cous' (armpit or hip), where cushions rest.
How is le coussin used in a sentence?
Use le coussin as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Le coussin est doux et confortable. (The cushion is soft and comfortable.).
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