douillet
cozy; snug
Intermediate Adjective
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Pronunciation
/du.jɛ/
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Cultural Note
The French concept of a 'nid douillet' (cozy nest) is central to home life. It describes the warm, intimate feeling of a well-appointed home — similar to Danish 'hygge' but with a distinctly French aesthetic sensibility.
📝 Example Sentences
On est bien au chaud dans ce nid douillet.
We're nice and warm in this cozy nest.
J'aime rester dans mon lit douillet le dimanche.
I love staying in my cozy bed on Sundays.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine | douillette |
| masculine | douillet |
| feminine_plural | douillettes |
| masculine_plural | douillets |