divan

• Nom désignant un long canapé bas ou une méridienne, souvent sans dossier ni accoudoirs, généralement placé contre un mur. Dans un contexte historique, il désigne aussi une salle de conseil ou un recueil de poèmes dans la littérature persane et arabe.

A noun referring to a long, low sofa or couch, often without a back or arms, typically placed against a wall. In historical contexts, it also referred to a council chamber or a collection of poems in Persian and Arabic literature.

1. Long sofa or couchB2formal

   A long, low sofa or couch, typically without a back or arms, often placed against a wall.

   divan

   • She lounged on the divan while reading a book.
   • The antique divan was covered in silk cushions.
   • He placed the divan against the far wall of the living room.

   Synonymescouchsofa

2. Bed or sleeping couchB2formalbritish

   A type of bed or couch used for sleeping, often with a mattress.

   Divan (lit ou sofa de repos)

   • The guest room had a comfortable divan for visitors.
   • He slept on a divan in the study.
   • The divan was converted into a bed for the night.

   Synonymesbedchaise longuecouchdaybedsofa bed

3. Historical council or courtC1formal

   In historical contexts, a council of state or a court of justice in Middle Eastern countries.

   Conseil ou tribunal d'État

   • The sultan convened the divan to discuss matters of state.
   • The divan issued a decree regarding trade regulations.
   • Ambassadors were received by the imperial divan.

   Synonymescouncilcourt