"Couchette" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
A couchette is a shared sleeping compartment on a train, typically equipped with bunk beds and shared accommodations. It is often used by travelers who want to save money or travel in a more social setting. Couchettes can range from simple, compact spaces with shared accommodations to more luxurious options with private berths and amenities.
A couch is a piece of furniture designed for sitting or lounging, typically long and low to the ground with a back and arms, often used in living rooms or dens.
In English, "couche" is a loanword borrowed from French. It has two possible meanings:<br><br>1. A couche is a type of bed or couch, typically a longer and softer one than a sofa.<br>2. In hairdressing, a couche is a technique where a section of hair is detached from the rest and then reattached after styling, often to achieve a specific shape or design.
Coudenhove-Kalergi refers to Richard Nikolaus Graf von Coudenhove-Kalergi, an Austrian-born Czech-British politician, philosopher, and writer. He is known for his idea of a unified European continent, advocating for European integration and the creation of a European federal state.
Coué refers to a technique of autosuggestion, developed by Émile Coué, which involves repeatedly saying a phrase to oneself, usually "Every day, in every way, I get better and better," in order to improve one's mental and physical well-being by reprogramming the mind.