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    Étoffes (en. Fabrics)

    /etɔf/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Materials used for making clothing or furnishing.
    The fabrics used in this dress are very light.
    Les étoffes utilisées dans cette robe sont très légères.
    High-quality fabric or textile.
    She chose luxurious fabrics to decorate her home.
    Elle a choisi des étoffes luxueuses pour décorer sa maison.
    A set of materials that have a certain texture or pattern.
    Silk fabrics are highly valued by fashion designers.
    Les étoffes en soie sont très appréciées par les créateurs de mode.

    Etymology

    Comes from the old French 'estoffe', derived from Latin 'stuppa', meaning 'fibers, cloth'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    luxury fabrics
    Fabrics of exceptional quality, often used in high-end products.
    étoffes de luxe
    choose fabrics
    To make a choice regarding materials for a project.
    choisir des étoffes
    refined fabrics
    Delicate and elegant fabrics, often associated with haute couture.
    étoffes raffinées

    Related Words

    fabric
    Material made from textile fibers.
    tissu
    brocade
    Luxury fabric, often with gold or silver patterns.
    brocart
    velvet
    Soft and textured fabric, with a raised surface.
    velours

    Slang Meanings

    Trendy fabrics, often used in fashionable creations.
    This store offers hype fabrics for new trends.
    Cette boutique propose des étoffes hype pour les nouvelles tendances.
    Low-quality fabrics, often used pejoratively.
    Don't take those old curtains; they're just low-quality fabrics.
    Ne prends pas ces vieux rideaux, ce ne sont que des étoffes de mauvaise qualité.