How do you use "Settee" in a sentence?

Sat on the settee. New settee for the lounge.

Settee

Q: What does "Settee" mean?

Sofa/couch British term for a long upholstered seat for multiple people.

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Meaning: Sofa/couch

沙发

Sofá

ソファー

소파

British term for a long upholstered seat for multiple people.

英式英语中指多人坐的长软垫座椅。

Término británico para un asiento largo tapizado para varias personas.

複数人が座れる長い布張りの椅子の英国式表現。

여러 사람이 앉을 수 있는 긴 쿠션 의자를 가리키는 영국식 표현.

Examples

Sat on the settee.
坐在沙发上
Me senté en el sofá
ソファーに座った
소파에 앉았어.
New settee for the lounge.
客厅里的新沙发
Un sofá nuevo para el salón
居間に新しいソファー
거실에 새 소파를 놓았어.

Pronunciation

/sɛˈtiː/

Usage Guide

Context: living room

Tone: slightly dated

✓ Do Say

British, slightly older
英式用法，略显老派
Uso británico, algo anticuado
イギリス英語、やや年配の表現
영국식, 다소 구세대 표현

✗ Don't Say

Younger Brits say sofa
年轻英国人通常说sofa
Los jóvenes británicos dicen sofa
若いイギリス人はsofaと言う
젊은 영국인들은 sofa를 더 많이 사용

Common Mistakes

Dated term

Origin & History

From 'settle' (wooden bench), 18th century.

Cultural Context

Era: 18th century

Generation: Older

Social background: All classes

Pop culture: British homes

Regional notes: British, slightly dated.

Variations

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