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rug

/rʌɡ/

A rug is a piece of thick, heavy fabric used to cover a specific part of a floor. It is different from a carpet because it is not fixed to the floor and can be easily moved or picked up.

Exemples

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1

I put a small rug in front of the kitchen sink.

I placed a floor mat in the area where I wash dishes.

2

The museum displayed a 16th-century silk rug.

The gallery showed a very old floor textile made from silk.

3

Your dog is sleeping on the rug again!

Your pet is resting on the floor covering once more.

Famille de mots

Nom
rug
Adjectif
rugged
Apparenté
rug-making
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Astuce mémo

Think: A 'rug' gives your floor a 'hug'. Both words rhyme and imply warmth and closeness.

Quiz rapide

It is cold, so I put a warm ____ on the living room floor.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : rug

Exemples

1

I put a small rug in front of the kitchen sink.

everyday

I placed a floor mat in the area where I wash dishes.

2

The museum displayed a 16th-century silk rug.

formal

The gallery showed a very old floor textile made from silk.

3

Your dog is sleeping on the rug again!

informal

Your pet is resting on the floor covering once more.

4

Textile experts analyzed the rug's fiber composition.

academic

Fabric specialists studied the materials used to make the floor covering.

5

Please include the cost of the office rug in the budget.

business

Add the price of the floor decoration to the financial plan.

Famille de mots

Nom
rug
Adjectif
rugged
Apparenté
rug-making

Collocations courantes

area rug a rug that covers a specific section of a room
Persian rug a hand-knotted rug traditionally made in Iran
shag rug a rug with a deep, thick pile or long fibers
rug shampoo a special liquid used for cleaning rugs
throw rug a small rug that is easy to move and clean

Phrases Courantes

sweep under the rug

to hide a problem instead of dealing with it

pull the rug out from under someone

to suddenly take away support or help

snug as a bug in a rug

feeling very warm, cozy, and comfortable

Souvent confondu avec

rug vs carpet

A carpet usually covers the entire floor from wall to wall, while a rug covers only a portion.

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Notes d'usage

Use 'rug' when referring to a piece of fabric that can be moved. In American English, 'rug' and 'carpet' are sometimes used interchangeably for small items, but 'rug' is more precise for movable pieces.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often call wall-to-wall carpeting a 'rug'. Remember that if it is attached to the floor and covers the whole room, it is a carpet.

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Astuce mémo

Think: A 'rug' gives your floor a 'hug'. Both words rhyme and imply warmth and closeness.

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Origine du mot

Likely derived from the Old Norse word 'rogg', which means a shaggy tuft of wool.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun: one rug, two rugs Commonly used with the preposition 'on' (The cat is on the rug)
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Contexte culturel

In many Middle Eastern and Central Asian cultures, hand-woven rugs are considered important works of art and valuable family heirlooms.

Quiz rapide

It is cold, so I put a warm ____ on the living room floor.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : rug

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