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cosy
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
1. (invariable) (having a warm and comfortable style)
A word or phrase that doesn't change according to the number or gender of the thing it describes (e.g., les chiens marron).
a. cozy (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States.
Cette cheminée en pierre et ce grand canapé donnent au salon une ambiance très cosy.This stone fireplace and large sofa give the living room a very cozy ambiance.
b. cosy (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
Antoinette adore passer du temps à lire dans un coin cosy de sa chambre.Antoinette loves to spend time reading in a cosy corner of her bedroom.
c. comfy (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Ta décoration d'intérieur est tellement cosy et accueillante !Your interior decoration is so comfy and inviting!
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
a. tea cozy (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States.
Marta a acheté un joli cosy pour sa théière.Marta bought a lovely tea cozy for her teapot.
b. tea cosy (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
Ma mère disait toujours d’utiliser un cosy pour que le thé reste chaud.My mum always said to use a tea cosy so the tea stays hot.
a. infant car seat
Pierre garde toujours le cosy dans sa voiture.Pierre always keeps the infant car seat in his car.
b. infant safety seat
Notre bébé est endormi dans le cosy.Our baby is asleep in the infant safety seat.
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