banquette

Etymology
Borrowed from, the diminutive form of ;.

Noun

 * 1)  A narrow area behind a defensive wall's parapet elevated above its terreplein and used by defenders to shoot at attackers.
 * 2) A bench built into a wall, especially  one built into a wall of a defensive trench, used for sitting and for shooting at attackers.
 * 3) An upholstered bench, e.g., along a wall of a restaurant or lounge area.
 * 4)  A bench or similar seat on top of a diligence or other public vehicle.
 * 5)  A sidewalk.
 * 1)  A sidewalk.
 * 1)  A sidewalk.

Etymology
, diminutive of.

Noun

 * 1) bench