Ciseaux (en. Scissors)

[si.zó]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Tool used to cut paper, fabric, or other materials.

She used scissors to cut the paper.

Elle a utilisé des ciseaux pour découper le papier.

There are different types of scissors, such as sewing scissors.

Sewing scissors are very sharp.

Les ciseaux de couture sont très aiguisés.

Scissors can also be used in artistic contexts.

Children use scissors for their crafting activities.

Les enfants se servent de ciseaux pour leurs activités manuelles.

Nail scissors are specific for cutting nails.

He completely forgot to buy nail scissors.

Il a totalement oublié d'acheter des ciseaux à ongles.

The word 'scissors' comes from the Latin 'caesaria', which meant 'to cut'.

pruning shears

Tool used to trim plants.

ciseaux d'élagage

to have scissors in hand

To be able to cut or participate in a manual activity.

avoir des ciseaux dans les mains

cut

Action of reducing the size of an object by removing part of it.

couper

blade

Sharp part that allows for cutting.

lame

paper

Thin material used for writing, printing, or drawing.

papier

fringe scissors

She uses fringe scissors to style her hair.

Elle utilise des ciseaux à frange pour donner un style à ses cheveux.

garden scissors

Garden scissors are used to trim bushes.

Les ciseaux de jardin sont utilisés pour tailler les buissons.