What does couette in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word couette in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use couette in French.

The word couette in French means quilt, bunches, quilt cover, under the quilt. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word couette

quilt

nom féminin (édredon)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Il n'y a pas de couverture sur le lit, mais il y a une couette dans l'armoire si vous avez froid cette nuit.
There aren't any blankets on the bed, but there is a quilt in the wardrobe if you get cold in the night.

bunches

nom féminin (généralement au pluriel (masse de cheveux) (two or more)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")
La maman avait fait des couettes à sa fille.
The mother put her little girl's hair in bunches.

quilt cover

nom masculin (drap enveloppant une couette)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Nos ados ne veulent plus de leurs housses de couette de dessins animés.
Our teenagers no longer want cartoon themed quilt covers.

under the quilt

locution adverbiale (figuré (en faisant l'amour)

You never know what's going on under the quilt.

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