comfort

confort, bien-être

Sensation agréable d'être détendu, sans douleur ni gêne physique.

En anglais simple : A pleasant feeling of being relaxed, with no pain or physical difficulty.

• This chair offers great comfort.
• We slept in comfort under warm blankets.
• Soft shoes are important for comfort on long walks.

Synonymes : ease

Contraires : discomfort

Expressions courantes : in comfort, physical comfort, for your comfort, live in comfort

réconfort, consolation

Aide ou paroles rassurantes qui atténuent la tristesse, l'inquiétude ou la peur de quelqu'un.

En anglais simple : Help or reassurance that makes someone feel less sad, worried, or afraid.

• Her words gave me comfort.
• He found comfort in his friends after the funeral.
• Can you take comfort in the progress you have made?

Comment l'utiliser : take comfort in something (She took comfort in knowing her family was safe.); comfort from someone/something (He found comfort from talking to his sister.)

Synonymes : consolation, reassurance, solace

Expressions courantes : give comfort, take comfort in, offer comfort

confort, commodité

Chose qui rend la vie plus agréable, plus confortable ou plus facile.

En anglais simple : Something that makes life pleasant, comfortable, or easier.

• A hot bath is a simple comfort.
• We missed the comforts of home while camping.
• The cottage has all the modern comforts.

Synonymes : convenience, luxury

Expressions courantes : a small comfort, a home comfort, a modern comfort

réconfort, consolation

Personne ou chose qui aide à se sentir moins inquiet ou moins triste.

En anglais simple : A person or thing that makes you feel less worried or sad.

• Your letter was a comfort.
• Knowing they were safe was a great comfort to us.
• Her dog became a comfort during those lonely months.

Comment l'utiliser : a comfort to someone (Her visits were a comfort to her father.); a comfort to know that… (It is a comfort to know that help is nearby.)

Synonymes : consolation, solace

Expressions courantes : a great comfort, small comfort, a comfort to

réconforter, consoler

Aider quelqu'un à se sentir moins triste, moins inquiet ou moins effrayé.

En anglais simple : To help someone feel less sad, worried, or afraid.

• She comforted the crying child.
• He tried to comfort his friend after the accident.
• A familiar voice can comfort someone who feels afraid.

Comment l'utiliser : comfort someone with something (She comforted him with kind words.)

Synonymes : console, reassure, soothe

Expressions courantes : comfort someone, comfort a child, comfort someone with something, comfort a friend