A2 adjective Neutre #2,847 le plus courant

comfortable

/ˈkʌmf.tə.bəl/

Describes something that provides physical ease and relaxation, such as furniture or clothing. It can also refer to a situation where a person feels at peace, confident, or without worry.

Exemples

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1

I love sitting on this comfortable sofa after a long day at work.

I enjoy relaxing on this soft and easy couch after my job ends.

2

The hotel provides comfortable accommodations for all its international guests.

The hotel offers pleasant and relaxing rooms for people visiting from other countries.

3

These old sneakers are so comfortable, I never want to throw them away.

These old shoes feel so good on my feet that I want to keep them.

Famille de mots

Nom
comfort
Verb
comfort
Adverbe
comfortably
Adjectif
comfortable
Apparenté
comforter
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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'COM-fortable' sofa that is 'ABLE' to make you feel relaxed like you are in a 'FORT'.

Quiz rapide

After walking all day, I finally sat down in a _____ armchair.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : comfortable

Exemples

1

I love sitting on this comfortable sofa after a long day at work.

everyday

I enjoy relaxing on this soft and easy couch after my job ends.

2

The hotel provides comfortable accommodations for all its international guests.

formal

The hotel offers pleasant and relaxing rooms for people visiting from other countries.

3

These old sneakers are so comfortable, I never want to throw them away.

informal

These old shoes feel so good on my feet that I want to keep them.

4

A comfortable learning environment is essential for effective student engagement.

academic

A relaxed and easy place to study is necessary for students to participate well.

5

We want to ensure our clients feel comfortable with the proposed contract terms.

business

We want to make sure our customers feel okay and confident about the legal agreement.

Famille de mots

Nom
comfort
Verb
comfort
Adverbe
comfortably
Adjectif
comfortable
Apparenté
comforter

Collocations courantes

comfortable chair a seat that feels good to sit in
comfortable shoes footwear that does not hurt the feet
feel comfortable to experience a sense of ease or confidence
make yourself comfortable an invitation to relax in someone's home
comfortable temperature a heat level that is neither too hot nor too cold

Phrases Courantes

make yourself comfortable

please relax and feel at home

comfortable lead

winning by a large enough margin to feel safe

comfortable with

to be okay with or confident about something

Souvent confondu avec

comfortable vs convenient

Comfortable refers to physical ease; convenient refers to something being easy to do or suitable for your plans.

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Notes d'usage

In casual conversation, 'comfortable' is very often shortened to 'comfy'. It is used both for physical objects and for emotional states.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often misspell the word as 'confortable' due to influence from languages like French or Spanish. Also, ensure not to confuse it with 'convenient' when talking about locations.

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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'COM-fortable' sofa that is 'ABLE' to make you feel relaxed like you are in a 'FORT'.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Old French word 'conforter', which means to strengthen, console, or soothe.

Modèles grammaticaux

gradable adjective (e.g., very comfortable) often followed by the preposition 'with' can be used in the comparative form as 'more comfortable'
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Contexte culturel

In many Western cultures, creating a 'comfortable' home is a primary goal reflecting personal success and hospitality.

Quiz rapide

After walking all day, I finally sat down in a _____ armchair.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : comfortable

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