noun🔗ShareCoussinA soft mass of material stuffed into a cloth bag, used for comfort or support; for sitting on, kneeling on, resting one's head on etc."The child sat on the soft cushion, feeling comfortable while doing homework. "L'enfant était assis sur le coussin moelleux, se sentant à l'aise en faisant ses devoirs.materialitemthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCoussinSomething acting as a cushion, especially to absorb a shock or impact."The thick foam underlay acted as a cushion to soften the impact of the children jumping on the trampoline. "La sous-couche épaisse en mousse a agi comme un coussin pour amortir l'impact des enfants sautant sur le trampoline.materialthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMarge, coussinA sufficient quantity of an intangible object (like points or minutes) to allow for some of those points, for example, to be lost without hurting one's chances for successfully completing an objective."My savings cushion of extra points allowed me to miss a few quizzes and still get a good grade in the class. "Ma marge de points supplémentaires m'a permis de manquer quelques contrôles et d'obtenir quand même une bonne note en classe.achievementsportbusinessgamepossibilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUne danse joyeuse, autrefois courante lors des mariagesA riotous dance, formerly common at weddings."After the formal wedding ceremony, the musicians struck up a lively tune for the cushion, a traditional dance where guests playfully chose partners and danced around the bride. "Après la cérémonie de mariage formelle, les musiciens ont entamé un air entraînant pour la danse joyeuse, une danse traditionnelle où les invités choisissaient des partenaires de manière ludique et dansaient autour de la mariée.culturetraditiondanceentertainmentritualeventsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGarnir de coussins, rembourrerTo furnish with cushions."to cushion a sofa"Garnir un canapé de coussins.utilityitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAmortir, rembourrerTo seat or place on, or as on a cushion."The teacher cushioned the uncomfortable chair with a soft pillow. "Le professeur a amorti la chaise inconfortable avec un oreiller moelleux.actionpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAmortir, atténuerTo absorb or deaden the impact of."to cushion a blow"Amortir un coupactionphysicsconditionsituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCacher, dissimulerTo conceal or cover up, as under a cushion."To cushion the disappointment of failing the test, Sarah tried to cover up her sadness. "Pour cacher la déception d'avoir échoué au test, Sarah a essayé de dissimuler sa tristesse.actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading