paillasson

English

Etymology

From French paillasson.

Pronunciation

Noun

paillasson (plural paillassons)

  1. A kind of straw bonnet.

French

Etymology

From paillasse +‎ -on.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pa.ja.sɔ̃/
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Noun

paillasson m (plural paillassons)

  1. doormat
    Synonym: carpette
  2. (colloquial) pushover, submissive person accepting any humiliation
    Synonym: mou

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