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    Coudre (en. Sew)

    /kudʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Join two pieces of fabric with stitches.
    She decided to sew a dress for summer.
    Elle a décidé de coudre une robe pour l'été.
    Fix something with thread.
    You need to sew on the button that fell off.
    Il faut coudre le bouton qui est tombé.
    Make a seam on a garment or textile.
    He has been learning to sew since he was a child.
    Il a appris à coudre depuis qu'il est enfant.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'consuere', which means 'to sew together'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sew a button
    Attach a button to a garment.
    coudre un bouton
    sew blindly
    Sew without seeing, with a particular sewing technique.
    coudre à l’aveugle

    Related Words

    sewing
    The art of sewing, the techniques and practices associated with it.
    couture
    needle
    A fine, pointed tool used for sewing.
    aiguille
    thread
    A long piece of flexible material used for sewing.
    fil

    Slang Meanings

    To do something quickly and carelessly.
    He sewed his suit without really paying attention to the details.
    Il a cousu son costume sans vraiment faire attention aux détails.