oreiller /oʁɛjˈe/ · noun · CEFR A2. French translation of "pillow".

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Source term
pillow
Translation
oreiller
CEFR Level
A2
Part of speech
noun
Image
Photo of oreiller (French)

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Article, Gender & Forms

French article/gender note: learn this word with the article "l'".

Dictionary form oreiller
Article l'
Gender/article class elided article
Regular/likely plural oreillers
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + l'oreiller
Examples
Mon nouvel oreiller est très doux et confortable.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Example Sentences

Mon nouvel oreiller est très doux et confortable.

English: My new pillow is very soft and comfortable.

A2 · Living Spaces

Il a posé la tête sur l'oreiller et s'est endormi.

English: He put his head on the pillow and fell asleep.

A2 · Living Spaces

Le chat dort encore sur mon oreiller.

English: The cat is sleeping on my pillow again.

A2 · Living Spaces

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