English

Noun

coulisse ‎(plural coulisses)

1. A piece of timber having a groove in which something glides.
2. A fluting in a sword blade.
3. A side scene of the stage in a theater or the space between the side scenes.

Translations

French

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ku.lis/

Noun

coulisse f ‎(plural coulisses)

1. coulisse (piece of timber)
2. side of a stage, dressing room
3. background

   Soudain, une voix s'éleva en coulisse.‎ ― Suddenly a voice was heard in the background.

Adjective

coulisse

1. feminine singular of coulis

Verb

coulisse

1. first-person singular present indicative of coulisser
2. third-person singular present indicative of coulisser
3. first-person singular present subjunctive of coulisser
4. first-person singular present subjunctive of coulisser
5. second-person singular imperative of coulisser