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    Denier (en. Denier)

    /də.nje/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A unit of measure for the mass of a textile thread.
    This stocking is made of 20 denier nylon.
    Ce collant est fabriqué en nylon de 20 deniers.
    Someone who refuses to acknowledge a fact.
    He is in denial, he does not want to admit his mistake.
    Il est dans le déni, il ne veut pas admettre son erreur.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'denarius', which refers to an ancient Roman coin.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in denial
    To refuse to accept a reality.
    être dans le déni

    Related Words

    deniability
    The ability to deny something.
    deniabilité
    to deny
    To refuse to admit or accept.
    dénier
    denial
    Refusal to accept reality.
    déni

    Slang Meanings

    Refusal to see the truth.
    He is in total denial about his health.
    Il est en déni total sur sa santé.
    Negation of a situation.
    His denial is so strong that he sees nothing.
    Son déni est tellement fort qu'il ne voit rien.