French · Home, Clothes & Daily Life
"Sofa" in French: canapé
le canapé
Sofa in French is le canapé, masculine : un canapé, sur le canapé. Sofa is understood but canapé is the everyday French word for the piece of furniture.
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How to pronounce canapé
Say it
luh kah-nah-PAY
/ka.na.pe/
Kah-nah-PAY. Final é like ay. Un canapé: uhn kah-nah-PAY.
"Sofa" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le canapé | the sofa Furniture. | Furniture. |
| un canapé | a sofa Buying one. | Buying one. |
| sur le canapé | on the sofa Location. | Location. |
| canapé-lit | sofa bed Guest room. | Guest room. |
How to use canapé in real life
- 1Movie night
Installe-toi sur le canapé.
Settle on the sofa.
Sur le canapé.
- 2Moving day
Le canapé ne passe pas dans l'escalier.
The sofa won't fit through the stairwell.
Le canapé.
- 3Furniture shop
Je cherche un canapé trois places.
I'm looking for a three-seater sofa.
Un canapé.
Mistakes English speakers make with canapé
Incorrect: La canapé est confortable.
Correct: Le canapé est confortable.
Canapé is masculine.
Incorrect: Je m'assois sur le sofa.
Correct: Je m'assois sur le canapé.
Prefer canapé as the French headword.
Good to know
Canapé also means a small savory appetizer—context separates food from furniture. In apartments, a canapé-lit saves space for guests.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing where to sit for a film
ChatPal
Le canapé ou les fauteuils ?
The sofa or the armchairs?
You
Le canapé, il y a plus de place.
The sofa—there's more room.
ChatPal
Okay. Je mets les plaids sur le canapé.
Okay. I'll put the blankets on the sofa.
You
Parfait. J'allume le projecteur.
Perfect. I'll turn on the projector.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Sofa" in French
Is canapé masculine?
Yes: le canapé.
Does canapé also mean appetizer?
Yes—small toasts. Furniture vs food is clear in context.
How do I say sofa bed?
Un canapé-lit.
How do you pronounce canapé?
Kah-nah-PAY.
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