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    Natte (en. Mat)

    /nat/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Braid made with hair or filaments.
    She made a braid in her hair.
    Elle a fait une natte dans ses cheveux.
    Woven fabric, generally used for decoration or storage.
    The jute braid is perfect for this basket.
    La natte de jute est parfaite pour ce panier.
    Material made of braided strands, used in various contexts.
    The straw braid gives a rustic look.
    La natte en paille donne un look rustic.

    Etymology

    From Middle French 'natte', related to Old Norse 'nit', meaning thread or weaving.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to braid (hair)
    Weave the hair into one or more braids.
    faire une natte
    to have one's hair in braids
    To have hair styled in braids.
    avoir les cheveux en natte
    braids made of straw
    Braids made of straw used for decoration.
    nattes de paille

    Related Words

    to braid
    To form a braid by intertwining strands.
    tresser
    to band
    To tie together, often used in reference to hair.
    bander
    weaving
    Action or technique of braiding threads or strands.
    tissage

    Slang Meanings

    To have hair pulled back.
    She made a braid to go to the party.
    Elle s'est fait une natte pour aller à la fête.
    To style hair in a neat manner.
    He is generous, he always has his braids well done.
    Il est généreux, il a toujours ses nattes bien faites.