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    Pliée (en. Folded)

    /plje/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The state of an object that has been folded.
    The sheet of paper is folded in half.
    La feuille de papier est pliée en deux.
    A position in classical dance where a dancer bends their legs.
    She performed a beautiful bend during her performance.
    Elle a effectué une belle pliée durant sa performance.
    verb
    The action of folding something.
    He folds the clean laundry after washing it.
    Il plie le linge propre après l'avoir lavé.

    Etymology

    From the verb plier in Old French.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    doubled up with laughter
    To mock or laugh until you cry.
    pliées de rire
    to be on the verge of tears
    To be in a difficult situation.
    être à la pliée
    to make a big fuss
    To make an exaggerated or theatrical gesture.
    faire une pliée

    Related Words

    to fold
    The action of bending or folding something.
    plier
    bent
    The state of being bent.
    plié
    fold
    The action of folding back, of retreating.
    repli

    Slang Meanings

    To be exhausted or tired.
    After a whole day at work, I am bent like a sheet.
    Après toute la journée au travail, je suis plié comme une feuille.
    To be submissive or to bow before something.
    He bows to authority.
    Il plie devant l'autorité.