2006-10-27 12:31:52 · 5 answers · asked by Kimberly 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Couch in English. Divan in French.
There was a really nice movie called "A Couch in Paris" (Un divan à Paris) about a psychiatrist/psychoanalyst.
2006-10-27 16:51:23 · answer #1 · answered by Belindita 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a couch, more formally known as a chaise lounge. They were not invented by of for the psychiatric industry. Ancient Romans used these kinds of benches in which to lie down and eat. It was considered bad for digestion, at the time, to sit up and partake of food.
2006-10-27 12:52:11 · answer #2 · answered by Vince M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe you are thinking about the couches that Freudians used to use... at least in cartoons. I don't think couches are used anymore.
2006-10-27 12:36:19 · answer #3 · answered by Clown Knows 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
chaise longe? Haven't been to a shrink, but the cartoons sure make it look inviting!
2006-10-27 12:41:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
couch. Really.
2006-10-27 12:35:27 · answer #5 · answered by Valerie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋