Fibres (en. Fibers)

/fibʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Fibers are elongated structures that make up the tissues of certain plants or animals.

Cotton clothing is made from natural fibers.

Les vêtements en coton sont fabriqués à partir de fibres naturelles.

In biology, fibers refer to cellular elements present in tissues.

Muscle fibers allow for muscle contraction.

Les fibres musculaires permettent la contraction des muscles.

In nutrition, dietary fibers are essential for the proper functioning of the digestive system.

Fruits and vegetables are rich in dietary fibers.

Les fruits et légumes sont riches en fibres alimentaires.

The word 'fibers' comes from the Latin 'fibra', meaning 'thread' or 'fiber'.

optical fibers

Glass or plastic threads used to transmit light.

fibres optiques

muscle fibers

Cells that make up the muscles and enable movement.

fibres musculaires

dietary fibers

Plant-based substances that promote intestinal transit.

fibres alimentaires

fabric

Matter made of intertwined fibers, used to make clothing.

tissu

clothing

Clothes made of fabrics containing fibers.

vêtement

material

Substance of which objects are composed, often made of fibers.

matériau

In sports jargon, refers to muscles or endurance.

He really has fibers; he can run for hours without getting tired.

Il a vraiment des fibres, il peut courir pendant des heures sans se fatiguer.

Refers to a person who is particularly motivated or persistent.

She is someone with a lot of fibers; she never gives up.

C'est quelqu'un avec beaucoup de fibres, il ne renonce jamais.