Kilo Lingo

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masculine

/peˈlutʃe/

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Translation

soft toy, teddy, plush

Word origin

From French peluche ('plush, shaggy fabric'), from Old French peluchier ('to pluck'), ultimately from Latin pilus ('hair'). The same French word gives English 'plush'.

Origin
French
Root
peluche
English cognates
plush

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralpeluches

Examples

abrazada .

The little girl sleeps hugging her teddy.

regalé .

I gave her a very soft plush toy for her birthday.

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Where have you left the teddy bear?

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The room was full of colourful soft toys.

abriga .

This coat is made of plush and is very warm.

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This word is part of lesson 90.