couche

 The word "couche" in French has multiple meanings depending on the context. Here are the most common ones:

Noun - Layer/Bedding: "Couche" can refer to a layer or a sheet, such as a layer of paint, a layer of clothing, or a layer in a geological formation. It can also refer to bedding, such as a diaper (in the context of "couche-culotte") or a bedsheet.

Verb - To Lay/To Put Down: As a verb, "coucher" means "to lay down" or "to put down." For example, "Je couche le bébé dans son lit" means "I put the baby down in his crib."

Noun - Couch: In some contexts, "couche" can refer to a couch or sofa, particularly in Canadian French.

The pronunciation of "couche" is approximately: "koosh". The "ou" sounds like the "oo" in "soon", and the "ch" is pronounced like the "sh" in "shoe".