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divan

/dɪˈvæn/

Translations

divannoun

divans

/dɪˈvæn/

She reclined on the divan, reading her favorite book.

Elle était allongée sur le divan, en lisant son livre préféré.

Additional translations

divanTerme historique pour un conseil ou une cour dans certains pays du Moyen-Orient.

divanTerme littéraire, notamment en poésie persane ou arabe.

Synonyms

divanadjective

/dɪˈvæn/

/dəˈvæn/

Used attributively in combinations such as "divan bed" or "divan base"; functions as an adjective modifying another noun.

divanEmployé comme déterminant ou adjectif de relation.

They purchased a stylish divan base for the spare bedroom.

Ils ont acheté une base divan élégante pour la chambre d'amis.

divannoun

A long, low sofa without a back or arms, typically placed against a wall.

She reclined on the divan, reading her favorite book.

A legislative body, council chamber, or court of justice in some Middle Eastern countries.

The divan convened to discuss the new trade policies.

A collection of poems, especially in Persian or Arabic literature.

He spent the afternoon reading a divan of classical Persian poetry.

divanadjective

Relating to or characteristic of a divan sofa or bed; used attributively.

They purchased a stylish divan base for the spare bedroom.