Fila (en. Fila)
fi-la
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A thread or a line of fabric.
She used a thread to sew the dress.
Elle a utilisé une fila pour coudre la robe.
A group of people waiting.
There was a line in front of the cinema.
Il y avait une fila devant le cinéma.
A discipline of organization, often related to management.
The line of business is crucial for productivity.
La fila des affaires est cruciale pour la productivité.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin word 'filum' meaning 'thread'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be in line
To be waiting behind other people.
être en fila
to make a line
To organize or arrange in a line.
faire fila
Indian file
An Indian file, often for queuing.
fila indienne
Related Words
thread
A long and thin element, often used for sewing.
fil
line
A series of points connected by a thread or a line.
ligne
rope
A thick and durable fabric, often used for pulling.
corde
Slang Meanings
To refer to a person who follows trends.
She's a trendsetter, always fashionable.
C'est une fila, toujours à la mode.
A word used to refer to a group of friends.
I'm going out with my friends tonight.
Je sors avec ma fila ce soir.