Draps (en. Sheets)

dʁɑ

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Fabric used to cover a mattress.

I need new sheets for my bed.

J'ai besoin de nouveaux draps pour mon lit.

Light fabric clothing.

Summer sheets are usually thinner.

Les draps d'été sont généralement plus fins.

Bath or shower sheets used for drying off.

Don't forget to bring sheets for the pool.

N'oublie pas de prendre des draps pour la piscine.

From Latin 'drapum', meaning 'fabric' or 'cloth'.

bed sheets

Sheets used to cover a bed.

draps de lit

change the sheets

Replace the old sheets with new ones.

changer les draps

wrinkled sheets

Sheets that are not ironed and have creases.

draps froissés

duvet

Bedding item made of down or synthetic material, used to keep warm.

couette

pillow

Cushion used to support the head during sleep.

oreiller

linen

Fabric used for the home including towels and sheets.

linge

Money

He made a lot of money from this project.

Il a gagné beaucoup de draps avec ce projet.

Thing, object

Pass me that sheet over there.

Passe-moi le drap là-bas.