D'étoffe (en. Of fabric)

/de.tɔf/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A type of material, usually fabric, used to create clothing.
She chose a beautiful fabric to sew her dress.
Elle a choisi une belle étoffe pour coudre sa robe.
Raw material used for making decorative objects.
This fabric is perfect for reupholstering this armchair.
Cette étoffe est parfaite pour le relooking de ce fauteuil.

Etymology

From Old French 'estoffe', meaning 'material' or 'fabric'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

quality fabric
Reference to a durable and well-made material.
d'étoffe de qualité
choose your fabric
Selecting the right material for a specific project.
choisir son étoffe
a precious fabric
Evokes a rare and expensive material.
une étoffe précieuse

Related Words

cloth
Material made from fibers, used for clothing or other products.
tissu
textile
General term referring to anything made of fibers or threads.
textile
velvet
A type of luxury fabric with a soft and silky touch.
velours

Slang Meanings

A good choice of material.
This fabric is solid!
Cette étoffe, c'est du solide !
A premium quality product.
He really used high-end fabric for this piece.
Il a vraiment utilisé de l'étoffe haut de gamme pour cette pièce.