couch

• Nom désignant un long meuble rembourré conçu pour s'asseoir à deux ou plusieurs personnes, souvent placé dans le salon.

A noun referring to a long, upholstered piece of furniture designed for seating two or more people, often used in living rooms.

1. Furniture for sittingA1formal

   A long, upholstered seat for two or more people, typically with a back and arms.

   Canapé

   • She sat on the couch and watched TV.
   • The new couch is very comfortable.
   • We bought a leather couch for the living room.

   Synonymeschesterfielddavenportdivanfutonsetteesettlesofa

2. Medical examination tableB1formalbritish

   A long table used by doctors or therapists for patients to lie on during examinations.

   Table d'examen médical

   • The doctor asked him to lie down on the couch.
   • She rested on the examination couch while waiting.
   • The therapist adjusted the couch for the patient's comfort.

   Synonymesplinth

• Verbe utilisé pour exprimer quelque chose avec des mots d'une certaine manière, souvent prudente ou indirecte.

A verb used to express something in words of a particular kind, often in a careful or indirect way.

1. Express in a particular wayB2formal

   To phrase or express something in a specific style or manner, often to soften or clarify.

   formuler, exprimer

   • He couched his criticism in polite terms.
   • She couched her request as a suggestion.
   • The statement was couched in diplomatic language.

   Synonymesexpressformulateframephraseputstateword

2. B1informal

   To lie down or recline, often on a couch or bed.

   S'allonger

   • He couched on the sofa after a long day.
   • She couched in the sun for a nap.
   • They couched together watching a movie.

   Synonymeslielollloungereclinereposerestsprawl

   Antonymesariserisesitstand