couffin

le couffin
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
a. bassinet
Regionalism used in the United States.
(United States)
Mettons le bébé dans son couffin. Il est temps de faire une sieste !Let's put the baby in her bassinet. It's time for a nap!
b. Moses basket
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
(United Kingdom)
Mon amie Julie m’a offert ce couffin pour notre tout-petit.My friend Julie gave me this Moses basket for our little one.
a. basket
Papa est rentré du marché avec un couffin plein de poires.Dad came home from the market with a basket full of pears.
b. straw basket
Ce couffin a été fabriqué à la main par des artisans locaux.This straw basket was handmade by local artisans.
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