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fauteuil

fauteuil

9.9
A padded armchair with wooden frame and open sides
  • noun
  • /foʊˈtɜːl/
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  • The antique shop had a stunning collection of fauteuils that showcased the craftsmanship of French design.
  • an upholstered fauteuil

Examples

  • This magnificent pair of Louis Seize Fauteuils.

    North by Northwest (1959)

  • Labille-Guiard sits on an armless chair, whereas Madame stands before a fauteuil whose back features semidetached colonnettes.

    Academic text (2007)

  • Chairs and bearers are waiting for us on the dock - comfortable fauteuils of bamboo, trimmed with silver and supported by long bamboo poles.

    Blog text (22)

  • The living room was adorned with elegant fauteuils, each featuring a beautifully carved wooden frame.

  • She sank into her favorite fauteuil, enjoying the comfort it provided after a long day.

Synonyms

bergère
vsfauteuil
  • Specialized
9.9

A comfortable armchair covered in cloth with a wooden frame and closed sides

is open sided rather than having closed sides
well-upholstered armchair
vsfauteuil
3.6

A chair for one person with soft thick cushions and a fabric cover that makes it very comfortable

focuses on a French open-sided style not on padding quality

How Comfortable

recliner
18 3.1
fauteuil
9.9
side chair
1 3.4
stool
95 1.0

Surface Forms

fauteuil singular
fauteuils plural

Etymology

Fauteuil is a French word that literally means 'armchair'. Think of a French-style, comfortable chair with arms and a wooden frame, and that's why fauteuil today refers to that kind of upholstered armchair.