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    Draperie (en. Drapery)

    /dʁapʁi.ʁi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Fabric or cloth used for curtains or trimmings.
    The drapery in the living room is red.
    La draperie du salon est de couleur rouge.
    The art of draping fabrics.
    The sculptor mastered drapery in his works.
    Le sculpteur a maîtrisé la draperie dans ses œuvres.
    A set of sheets or linens.
    She bought a new drapery for her bedroom.
    Elle a acheté une nouvelle draperie pour sa chambre.

    Etymology

    From Latin draperia, derived from draper, which means 'to work with cloth'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make drapery
    To produce or work with fabrics for decorations or clothing.
    faire de la draperie
    luxurious drapery
    High-quality fabric used for haute couture or decoration.
    draperie luxueuse

    Related Words

    sheet
    Piece of fabric, often linen or cotton.
    drap
    fabric
    Material made from textile fibers.
    tissu

    Slang Meanings

    To excessively use fabrics to embellish a space.
    She draped the room with so much drapery that the walls are no longer visible.
    Elle a drapé la pièce de tellement de draperie, qu'on ne voit plus les murs.
    Flamboyant and excessive style in clothing.
    He is always dressed in a fashionable drapery that attracts all the attention.
    Il est toujours vêtu d'une draperie à la mode qui attire tous les regards.