French · Home, Clothes & Daily Life
"Pillow" in French: oreiller
l'oreiller
Pillow in French is l'oreiller. Plural les oreillers. Say un oreiller ferme and changer d'oreiller when you need a different one.
Making the bed
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How to pronounce oreiller
Say it
oh-ray-YAY
/ɔ.ʁɛ.je/
oh-ray-YAY. Soft r; stress on YAY.
"Pillow" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| l'oreiller | the pillow Default. | Default. |
| les oreillers | the pillows Plural. | Plural. |
| oreiller ferme / moelleux | firm / soft pillow Feel. | Feel. |
| taie d'oreiller | pillowcase Bedding. | Bedding. |
How to use oreiller in real life
- 1Making the bed
Tu mets l'oreiller de ce côté ?
Are you putting the pillow on this side?
Setup.
- 2Hotel desk
Pouvez-vous m'apporter un oreiller supplémentaire ?
Can you bring me an extra pillow?
Extra.
- 3Sore neck
Cet oreiller est trop bas pour moi.
This pillow is too low for me.
Comfort.
Mistakes English speakers make with oreiller
Incorrect: La oreiller est doux.
Correct: L'oreiller est doux.
Masculine with elision: l'oreiller.
Incorrect: Un pillow moelleux.
Correct: Un oreiller moelleux.
Use oreiller.
Good to know
French hotels often ask ferme ou moelleux for oreillers. A cushion on the sofa is un coussin—not the same as oreiller on the bed.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Settling into a guest room
ChatPal
Il te faut un deuxième oreiller ?
Do you need a second pillow?
You
Oui, un oreiller un peu plus ferme.
Yes, a slightly firmer pillow.
ChatPal
Voilà l'oreiller dans le placard.
Here's the pillow in the closet.
You
Parfait, je dors mieux comme ça.
Perfect—I'll sleep better like that.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Pillow" in French
How do you say pillow?
L'oreiller.
What is a pillowcase?
Une taie d'oreiller.
Is coussin the same?
Coussin is more of a cushion; oreiller is for sleeping.
How do you pronounce oreiller?
oh-ray-YAY.
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