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confort

comfort

noun kohn-FORT Rare

Origin: English/Latin loanword

Usage Note

Confort is a near-direct borrowing from English (itself from Old French conforter). The adjective confortable means 'comfortable', and confortablement means 'comfortably'. Tout confort is a real-estate phrase meaning 'fully equipped with modern amenities'. Note that confort does not mean 'to comfort' (that is réconforter).

Examples

"Cet hôtel offre un confort exceptionnel."

Natural Translation

This hotel offers exceptional comfort.

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