Maille (en. Mesh)

mɛj

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A fabric element, usually made of metal or fiber, formed of links or loops.

The stitch of this scarf is very soft.

La maille de cette écharpe est très douce.

A type of knitting or weaving that creates stitch patterns.

She learned to make knitted sweaters.

Elle a appris à faire des pulls en maille.

A term used to designate a unit of measurement in the field of fashion or textiles.

This dress has a stitch of 120 grams per square meter.

Cette robe a une maille de 120 grammes par mètre carré.

Comes from the Latin 'malla', meaning 'sling', by extension a reference to links.

to have stitches in the work

Means to work slowly or to be distracted in one’s work.

avoir des mailles à l'ouvrage

to make money

Expresses the act of knitting or sewing.

faire de la maille

to talk about stitches

Evokes different types of textiles or techniques.

parler de mailles

link

A ring or element that is part of a chain.

maillon

knitting

Technique for making fabrics using wool or cotton threads.

tricot

mesh

Device or action of forming a mesh structure.

maillage

To speak in a way that is not clear.

He has a talent for putting stitches in when he explains things.

Il a le don de mettre des mailles quand il explique des choses.

To be in a complicated situation.

Since she changed jobs, she is in a real pickle.

Depuis qu'elle a changé de travail, elle est dans de sacrées mailles.