Feuillets (en. Leaves)

/fœjɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Plates or sheets of paper, often used for writing or printing.
She wrote her letter on pretty sheets.
Elle a écrit sa lettre sur de jolis feuillets.
Individual pages of a book or notebook.
The sheets of the manuscript were scattered on the table.
Les feuillets du manuscrit étaient éparpillés sur la table.
Documents or papers in general.
He sorted through the sheets to find the right contract.
Il a trié les feuillets pour retrouver le bon contrat.

Etymology

From the word 'feuille', meaning a sheet of paper.

Common Phrases and Expressions

practice sheets
Documents used to practice a skill.
feuillets d'exercice
style sheets
Paper samples for style choice.
feuillets de style
advertising sheets
Promotional documents distributed to the public.
feuillets de publicité

Related Words

leaf
A flat and thin piece of paper.
feuille
notebook
A small book for taking notes.
carnet
document
An official or administrative writing.
document

Slang Meanings

Lost or worthless papers.
These are just sheets, they are worth nothing.
Ce sont juste des feuillets, ça ne vaut rien.
Quick notes or drafts.
He dropped a pile of sheets with his ideas.
Il a lâché un tas de feuillets de ses idées.