Lin (en. Linen)

/lɛ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Plant of the flax family, cultivated for its fibers.

Linen is often used to make lightweight clothing.

Le lin est souvent utilisé pour fabriquer des vêtements légers.

Textile fiber obtained from this plant.

Linen sheets are highly valued for their durability.

Les draps en lin sont très appréciés pour leur durabilité.

Flax seeds, used as food or for the oil they produce.

Flax seeds are rich in omega-3.

Les graines de lin sont riches en oméga-3.

From the Latin 'linum', which designates the plant itself.

To be like linen

To be light and fragile.

Être comme du lin

To have a taste for linen

To have a pronounced taste for natural fabrics.

Avoir un sens du lin

linoleum

Type of flooring made from linen.

linoléum

flax oil

Oil extracted from flax seeds, used in cooking and for painting.

huile de lin

Expression used to designate something very fine or delicate.

This fabric is as light as linen.

Ce tissu est aussi léger qu'un lin.