cushion

• Nom désignant un sac ou une housse rembourrée, utilisée pour rendre un siège plus confortable ou pour décorer, ou plus généralement un objet mou qui amortit ou soutient.

A noun referring to a soft bag or pad filled with stuffing, used to make a seat more comfortable or for decoration.

1. Soft pad for comfortA2formal

   A soft bag filled with air, foam, or other material, used to sit or lean on for comfort.

   coussin d'appoint

   • She placed a cushion on the chair for extra comfort.
   • The sofa has three large cushions.
   • He used a cushion to support his back while reading.

   Synonymesbeanbagbolsterhassockpadpillowsquab

2. Protective layerB2formal

   Something that protects against impact or shock.

   Couche protectrice

   • The carpet acts as a cushion for the floor.
   • The packaging provided a cushion for the fragile items.
   • A layer of foam serves as a cushion for the equipment.

   Synonymesbufferbumperguardpadpaddingprotectionshock absorber

3. Financial reserveB2formal

   A sum of money or resource kept as a reserve for emergencies or unexpected events.

   Réserve financière

   • They have a financial cushion to cover unexpected expenses.
   • The company maintains a cash cushion for lean periods.
   • Her savings provided a cushion during her job search.

   Synonymesbufferfallbackinsurancenest eggpaddingreservesafety net

• Amortir un choc ou une pression, ou fournir une couche protectrice ou un rembourrage.

A verb meaning to soften the impact or effect of something, or to provide a protective layer or padding.

1. Protect from impactB1formal

   To soften the effect of a blow or impact.

   Amortir

   • The thick grass cushioned his fall.
   • The airbag cushioned the driver from the collision.
   • The packaging is designed to cushion the product during shipping.

   Synonymesabsorbbufferdampendeadenlessenmitigatemuffleshieldsoften

2. Mitigate negative effectsB2formal

   To reduce the unpleasant or harmful effects of something.

   amortir

   • The government introduced measures to cushion the economic downturn.
   • Savings can help cushion the blow of losing a job.
   • The program is designed to cushion the impact of rising prices on low-income families.

   Synonymesabsorbbufferdampendeadenlessenmitigatemufflereduceshieldsoften

   Antonymesaggravateexacerbateintensifyworsen