Fil (en. Thread)

/fil/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Long, thin strand of material (textile, metal, etc.) used for sewing or weaving.

She used a cotton thread for her sewing.

Elle a utilisé un fil de coton pour sa couture.

Set of messages or discussions online about a particular topic.

I followed the thread of the conversation on the forum.

J'ai suivi le fil de conversation sur le forum.

Series of related events or connected ideas.

There is a common thread in his speech.

Il y a un fil conducteur dans son discours.

From Latin 'filum', meaning 'thread' or 'cord'.

pull the thread

start to explore a subject more deeply.

tirer le fil

lose the thread

no longer follow the reasoning or story.

perdre le fil

plumb line

measurement instrument for verticality.

fil à plomb

thread of life

philosophical concept on the continuity of existence.

fil de vie

fiber

Very fine strand of textile or organic material.

fibre

rope

Flexible and strong connection made of several twisted threads.

corde

weaving

Manufacturing technique using crossed threads.

tissage

Trickster

He's a trickster, always finding a way to cheat.

C'est un filou, toujours en train de trouver un moyen de tricher.

To slip away

He slipped away like a thief after taking the money.

Il a filé comme un voleur après avoir pris l'argent.