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    Ledru (en. Ledru)

    /lə.dʁy/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A type of wool or thread specifically dyed.
    This scarf is made of high-quality ledru.
    Cette écharpe est faite de ledru de haute qualité.
    A reference to a style of clothing made from this type of fabric.
    He is wearing a ledru coat, very elegant for winter.
    Il porte un manteau en ledru, très élégant pour l'hiver.

    Etymology

    The word ledru comes from Old French, designating a type of dyed wool.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in the ledru
    To be out of fashion or outdated.
    être dans le ledru
    to have ledru in one's clothes
    To have clothes made from quality materials.
    avoir du ledru dans ses vêtements

    Related Words

    wool
    Animal fibers used to make fabrics.
    laine
    dye
    The process of adding color to materials.
    teinture

    Slang Meanings

    To have style or be fashionable.
    Look at him, he's really ledru tonight!
    Regarde-le, il est vraiment ledru ce soir!
    To be comfortable in one's outfit.
    This outfit makes me feel so ledru!
    Cette tenue me rend tellement ledru!