Franges (en. Fringes)

/fʁɑ̃ʒ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Design or decoration made up of pieces of fabric or thread that hang.

She added fringes to her jacket for a more bohemian look.

Elle a ajouté des franges à sa veste pour un look plus bohème.

Row of thread or fabric used as ornament.

The fringes on the curtain add a touch of elegance.

Les franges sur le rideau ajoutent une touche d'élégance.

Edge made of intertwined threads.

The rug is adorned with fringes on all sides.

Le tapis est orné de franges sur tous les côtés.

From the Latin 'frange' which means 'margin' or 'edge'.

drink fringes

Decoration of a glass or a bottle.

franges de boisson

live on the fringe

To have a lifestyle on the edge of poverty.

vivre sur le frange

fringes of hair

Bun or hairstyle with strands hanging on the forehead.

franges de cheveux

to fringe

To add fringes to a garment.

franger

fringed

Having fringes.

frangé

someone who uses fringes in their creations.

Person who uses fringes in their creations.

frangeur

Extravagant style or fashion.

She often dresses in fringes; it's very trendy.

Elle s'habille souvent avec des franges, c'est très tendance.

Excessive or eccentric behavior.

That guy is really into fringes.

Ce gars-là, il est vraiment dans les franges.