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    Mailles (en. Meshes)

    /mɛj/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Thread or material woven in a network.
    The meshes of the net are designed to catch fish.
    Les mailles du filet sont conçues pour attraper les poissons.
    Opening in a fabric or weave.
    The stitches of the sweater are too wide for this season.
    Les mailles du pull sont trop larges pour cette saison.
    Elements of a chain of links.
    The links of the chain were slightly rusty.
    Les mailles de la chaîne étaient légèrement rouillées.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'macula', which means 'spot' or 'mesh'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    tight meshes
    A woven structure where the spaces are reduced.
    mailles serrées
    to break the mesh
    To free oneself from a restriction or constraint.
    casser les mailles
    safety meshes
    Network designed to ensure safety.
    mailles de sécurité

    Related Words

    link
    Element of a chain or a set.
    maillon
    net
    Woven object used to catch or contain.
    filet
    weave
    Basic structure of a fabric or network.
    trame

    Slang Meanings

    Poor connection or link between people.
    It seems their connections are a bit loose.
    On dirait que leurs mailles sont un peu lâches.
    To exaggerate or embellish a story.
    He added some embellishments to his story to make it more interesting.
    Il a mis des mailles sur son récit pour le rendre plus intéressant.