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    L'étoffe (en. The fabric)

    lɛtɔf

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Textile substance, often of a certain quality.
    This fabric is very soft to the touch.
    Cette étoffe est très douce au toucher.
    Characteristic of a person, particularly in terms of ability or talent.
    He has the makings of a great leader.
    Il a l'étoffe d'un grand leader.
    Refers to the material in which something is made.
    He chose a natural fabric for his creation.
    Il a choisi une étoffe naturelle pour sa création.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'stuppa' which designates a textile material.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have the qualities
    To have the capacity or quality for something.
    avoir l'étoffe
    to expand
    To become richer in content or information.
    s'étoffer
    the substance of a work
    The constitutive or characteristic elements of a work.
    étoffe d'une œuvre

    Related Words

    fabric
    Material made of interwoven fibers.
    tissu
    manufacturing
    The process of creating a product from raw materials.
    fabrication
    textile
    Related to the manufacturing of fabrics.
    textile

    Slang Meanings

    A distinctive style or attitude.
    He has style, he knows how to choose his fabric.
    Il a du style, il sait choisir son étoffe.
    An exceptional quality in a task.
    She has the makings of an artist.
    Elle a l'étoffe d'une artiste.