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    Plie (en. Fold)

    /pli/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The action of folding.
    The fold of the sheet was carefully done.
    Le plie de la feuille a été soigneusement réalisé.
    A bend or fold on a garment or material.
    There was a fold on the trousers that made them look elegant.
    Il y avait un plie sur le pantalon qui le rendait élégant.
    verb
    To fold something, making it smaller or in another shape.
    She gently folds the paper to make an envelope.
    Elle plie doucement le papier pour faire une enveloppe.
    To bend or curve.
    He bends his knees to jump better.
    Il plie les genoux pour mieux sauter.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'plicare' which means to fold.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to bend over backwards
    To make great efforts to satisfy someone.
    se plier en quatre
    to bend under the weight
    To be overwhelmed by difficulties.
    plier sous le poids
    folds and creases
    The nooks and details of a situation or object.
    plis et replis

    Related Words

    fold
    A fold that forms in a material.
    pli
    to fold
    The action of folding something.
    plier
    to unfold
    The action of opening or flattening something.
    déplier

    Slang Meanings

    Excessive effort for something.
    He bends over backwards to organize the party.
    Il se plie en quatre pour organiser la fête.
    To make compromises.
    She doesn't want to bend, even if it creates tensions.
    Elle ne veut pas plier, même si cela crée des tensions.