Nattes (en. Mats)
/nat/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A set of braided hair.
She has beautiful braids that fall on her shoulders.
Elle a de belles nattes qui tombent sur ses épaules.
Braided mattress mats.
Straw braids are commonly used for decoration.
Les nattes en paille sont couramment utilisées en décoration.
Woven material or fabric.
He has braids made of jute.
Il possède des nattes faites de jute.
Etymology
From Old French 'natte', meaning intertwining or braid.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be in disarray
To be in disorder or to have a foggy mind.
être dans les nattes
to have braids
To have braided hair.
avoir des nattes
Related Words
braid
Action of forming a braid.
tresser
to braid
Action of putting in braids.
natter
Slang Meanings
Messy hairstyle.
Today, I went out with my hair in messy braids.
Aujourd'hui, je suis sortie avec mes nattes en vrac.
To have a careless appearance.
He arrived with tousled braids, it was amusing.
Il est arrivé avec les nattes décoiffées, c'était amusant.