Fibre (en. Fiber)

/fibʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Filament or strand, an essential component of many tissues.

There are different kinds of fibers in clothing.

Il y a différentes sortes de fibres dans les vêtements.

Substance that can be of natural or synthetic origin, primarily used in textiles.

Wool is a highly valued natural fiber.

La laine est une fibre naturelle très prisée.

Set of elongated cells that form muscles or tissues.

Muscle fibers contract to enable movement.

Les fibres musculaires se contractent pour permettre le mouvement.

From the Latin 'fibra', meaning 'fiber, filament'.

optical fiber

Glass or plastic thread that transmits light for communications.

fibre optique

muscle fiber

Specialized cell that makes up muscles.

fibre musculaire

dietary fiber

Indigestible substance found in foods, beneficial for the digestive system.

fibre alimentaire

dietary fibers

Substances found in foods that aid digestion.

fibres alimentaires

fibrosis

Excessive development of connective tissue in an organ.

fibrose

fibroblast

Cell responsible for the formation of connective tissue.

fibroblaste

To have energy or vitality.

After a good meal, he regained his energy.

Après un bon repas, il a retrouvé sa fibre.

To be in good physical shape.

He exercises every day; he is full of vitality.

Il fait du sport tous les jours, il est plein de fibre.