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    Plis (en. Folds)

    /pli/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Mark formed by folding a material.
    The fabric has several folds.
    Le tissu présente plusieurs plis.
    Action of folding something.
    He made folds in the paper.
    Il a fait des plis dans le papier.
    Foldback of a part of a garment onto itself.
    The folds of the skirt are very elegant.
    Les plis de la jupe sont très élégants.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'plicare' meaning to fold.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to create folds
    To make a surface marked by creases.
    faire des plis
    to have folds
    To be marked by time or age.
    avoir des plis

    Related Words

    folding
    Action of folding.
    pliage
    foldable
    That can be easily folded.
    pliable
    folding
    Refers to a material that folds without breaking.
    pliant

    Slang Meanings

    Fold in clothing.
    This shirt has too many folds, it's not chic.
    Cette chemise a trop de plis, ce n'est pas chic.