This is the 3031st most frequent French word.
matelas
Mattress.
Here, 'matelas' refers to the main component of a bed where one sleeps on, emphasizing its quality.
Le matelas sur mon lit est très confortable.
The mattress on my bed is very comfortable.
In this context, 'matelas' denotes a portable sleeping pad, showing its usability in different scenarios.
J'ai acheté un nouveau matelas pour le camping.
I bought a new mattress for camping.
Here, 'matelas' is used metaphorically to describe inflatable rafts, extending the meaning beyond sleep-related usage.