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    Plier (en. Bend)

    /pli.e/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To bring something in such a way that it is bent.
    You need to fold the paper in half.
    Il faut plier le papier en deux.
    To make something fold under pressure.
    The metal bends easily with heat.
    Le métal se plie facilement avec la chaleur.
    To abandon a position or resistance.
    He had to give in to the pressure.
    Il a dû plier face à la pression.

    Etymology

    The word 'plier' comes from the Latin 'plicare' which means 'to fold'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    fold in half
    To bend or fold until reaching an angle of 90 degrees.
    plier en deux
    pack luggage
    To organize your folded belongings for a trip.
    plier bagages
    bend under pressure
    To give in under a strong constraint or pressure.
    plier sous la pression

    Related Words

    folding
    Action of folding, usually in the context of cutting or folding materials.
    pliage
    folds
    The marks left by folding.
    plis
    fold
    The action of folding again.
    repli

    Slang Meanings

    To be easily influenced.
    He is always folding in front of others.
    Il est toujours en train de plier devant les autres.
    To give in once too often.
    If you fold again, they will no longer respect you.
    Si tu plies encore, ils ne te respecteront plus.