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armchair

UK
/ˈɑːmˌtʃeə/
US
/ˈɑrmˌtʃɛr/

Translations

armchairnoun
armchairs
pl
UK
/ˈɑːmˌtʃeə/
US
/ˈɑrmˌtʃɛr/
She sat in the armchair by the fireplace, reading her favorite book.
Elle s'est assise dans le fauteuil près de la cheminée, en lisant son livre préféré.
Synonyms
easy chair
lounge chair
upholstered chair
chaise
recliner
armchairadjective
UK
/ˈɑːm.tʃeə/
US
/ˈɑrm.tʃɛr/
de salonPar extension, qualifie une activité menée ou appréciée depuis chez soi, sans déplacement ni participation sur le terrain.
Armchair travel lets you see the world without ever leaving your living room.
Le voyage de salon permet de voir le monde sans jamais quitter son salon.
de salonSe dit d'une activité, d'une réflexion ou d'une opinion formulée sans expérience directe ni participation pratique.
He was an armchair critic, always ready to give his opinion on the team's performance despite never having played the sport himself.
C'était un critique de salon, toujours prêt à donner son avis sur les performances de l'équipe alors qu'il n'avait jamais pratiqué ce sport lui-même.
Synonyms
bookish
academic
untried
unpracticed
speculative
theoretical

Definitions

armchairnoun
A chair with side supports for a person's arms.
She sat in the armchair by the fireplace, reading her favorite book.
armchairadjective
Lacking practical experience or direct involvement, often used to describe someone who offers opinions or advice without being actively engaged in the subject.
He was an armchair critic, always ready to give his opinion on the team's performance despite never having played the sport himself.
Experienced, conducted, or enjoyed while sitting comfortably at home rather than by direct participation or on-site involvement.
Armchair travel lets you see the world without ever leaving your living room.
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