How to Say ‘In a corner.’ in French
Dans un coin.
dahn uhn kwan
[dahn uhn kwan]
💬 Usage Tip: A short phrase often used after another sentence: Elle reste calme, dans un coin. Nice compact description.
🇫🇷 In France: Short location details like this help paint a clear picture in French consultations, especially when your vocabulary is limited.
Phrase Breakdown
Dans
[dahn]
in; inside
Preposition indicating location within something.
Dans un coin, elle reste immobile.
In a corner, she stays motionless.
Un coin
uhn kwan
a corner / a spot
Means a corner or a small secluded place.
Le chien dort dans un coin.
The dog is sleeping in a corner.
Words in this phrase
un
[uhn]
a; an; one
Indefinite article in the phrase un coin.
Dans un coin, la poule semble fatiguée.
In a corner, the hen seems tired.
coin
[kwan]
corner
A place at the side or edge of a room or enclosure.
Dans un coin, elle évite les autres poules.
In a corner, she avoids the other hens.
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