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cushion

/ˈkʊʃ.ən/

cushionnoun

cushions

/ˈkʊʃ.ən/

Traductions

coussin

She placed a cushion on the chair to make it more comfortable.

Elle a placé un coussin sur la chaise pour la rendre plus confortable.

bandeDans le billard et le snooker.

The cue ball struck the cushion and bounced back toward the centre of the table.

La bille blanche a frappé la bande et a rebondi vers le centre de la table.

Traductions supplémentaires

matelas de sécuritéAu sens figuré de réserve financière ou tampon.

amortisseurAu sens de couche ou élément destiné à absorber les chocs.

Définitions

A soft bag filled with air or a mass of soft material, used as a comfortable support for sitting or leaning on.

She placed a cushion on the chair to make it more comfortable.

A layer of material used to reduce shock or to protect something.

The helmet has a cushion inside to protect the head from impacts.

A financial reserve or buffer that provides protection against unforeseen expenses or losses.

The company maintained a cash cushion to handle unexpected downturns in the market.

In billiards, snooker, or similar games, the padded side or rail of the table against which the balls rebound.

The cue ball struck the cushion and bounced back toward the centre of the table.

Synonymes

cushionverb

cushioned

Past Simple

cushioned

Past Participle

cushioning

Gerund

/ˈkʊʃ.ən/

Traductions

amortir

The airbags are designed to cushion the passengers during a collision.

Les airbags sont conçus pour amortir les passagers lors d’une collision.

atténuerPour un effet négatif, économique ou social.

The government introduced measures to cushion the economic impact of the pandemic.

Le gouvernement a introduit des mesures pour atténuer l’impact économique de la pandémie.

Définitions

To soften the effect of an impact or blow.

The airbags are designed to cushion the passengers during a collision.

To mitigate or lessen the adverse effects of something.

The government introduced measures to cushion the economic impact of the pandemic.

To provide support or protection against pressure or shock.

The thick carpet cushioned his fall, preventing any injury.

Synonymes

cushionadjective

/ˈkʊʃ.ən/

Used attributively before another noun (e.g., 'cushion cover') to refer to something designed for or relating to cushions.

Traductions

matelasséPour quelque chose muni d’une couche amortissante.

Cushion soles on the boots reduced the impact on her feet.

Les semelles matelassées des bottes ont réduit l’impact sur ses pieds.

Traductions supplémentaires

de coussinPour ce qui est destiné aux coussins ou s’y rapporte.

Définitions

Designed for, relating to, or suitable for use with cushions.

She bought a cushion cover in a vibrant pattern.

Padded or equipped with a layer that cushions; having cushioning properties.

Cushion soles on the boots reduced the impact on her feet.

Synonymes