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    Nappe (en. Tablecloth)

    /nap/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Fabric item that is spread over a table for meals.
    I bought a cotton tablecloth for my dining table.
    J'ai acheté une nappe en coton pour ma table à manger.
    Layer of material that covers a surface.
    A layer of mist covered the valley at sunrise.
    Une nappe de brume recouvrait la vallée au lever du soleil.
    Covering or extension of a certain material.
    The groundwater table is essential for water supply.
    La nappe phréatique est essentielle pour l'approvisionnement en eau.

    Etymology

    The word "nappe" comes from the Old French "nape," which means fabric.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    restaurant tablecloth
    Fabric used in restaurants to cover tables.
    nappe de restaurant
    groundwater table
    Underground water reserve.
    nappe phréatique
    new tablecloth
    A newly purchased or set tablecloth.
    nouvelle nappe

    Related Words

    sheet
    A large piece of fabric used to cover beds.
    drap
    towel
    A piece of fabric or paper used to wipe hands and mouth.
    serviette
    blanket
    Fabric used for warmth or protection.
    couverture
    fabric
    Textile material used to make clothing or household items.
    tissu

    Slang Meanings

    To have great importance, like a cloth at a meal.
    This project has taken on great dimensions; it's the cloth of success!
    Ce projet a pris une grande dimension, c'est la nappe du succès !
    Expression referring to a general coverage in a context.
    He put a cover on the whole file to avoid shocking anyone.
    Il a mis une nappe sur tout le dossier pour ne pas choquer.