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    Étoffe (en. Fabric)

    /etɔf/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Material, substance, especially textile.
    This fabric is very soft to the touch.
    Cette étoffe est très douce au toucher.
    The collection of elements that make up a work, a narrative.
    This book lacks substance and depth.
    Ce livre manque d'étoffe et de profondeur.
    Characteristics of a person, particularly their value or abilities.
    He has the substance to become a great leader.
    Il a de l'étoffe pour devenir un grand leader.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'estoffe', meaning 'material', derived from the word 'estoffer', meaning 'to provide, to supply'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have substance
    To have the necessary qualities to succeed.
    avoir de l'étoffe
    to give substance to something
    To bring richness or depth to an idea or project.
    donner une étoffe à quelque chose
    a tale woven with rich fabric
    A story or narrative that is rich and well-developed.
    une étoffe de conte

    Related Words

    textiles
    Materials used for making clothing and other products.
    tissus
    attributes
    Characteristics or qualities attributed to something or someone.
    attributs
    material
    Substance that an object is made of.
    matière

    Slang Meanings

    To have charm or style.
    She really has substance; she attracts all the attention.
    Elle a vraiment de l'étoffe, elle attire tous les regards.
    To be solid or reliable.
    He is reliable; he has substance.
    Il est fiable, il a de l'étoffe.