Rayé (en. Striped)
/ʁa.je/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Marked with stripes.
She wore a striped dress that drew attention.
Elle portait une robe rayée qui attirait l'attention.
Denoting something that has been canceled or crossed out.
The name on the list was crossed out, so it was no longer valid.
Le nom dans la liste était rayé, donc il n'était plus valide.
Presenting linear patterns.
The wallpaper was striped with bright colors.
Le papier peint était rayé avec des couleurs vives.
Etymology
From the verb to stripe, meaning 'to draw lines on'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
striped on the ground
Indicates that something has been canceled or erased.
rayé au sol
striped look
Applies to a clothing style that includes stripes.
look rayé
striped merchandise
Product that showcases imperfections or defects.
marchandise rayée
Related Words
to stripe
Verb meaning to draw a line on a surface.
rayer
stripe
Feminine noun designating a band or line on a surface.
rayure
radiation
Action of radiating, emitting rays or light.
rayonnement
Slang Meanings
A style considered fashionable specifically due to the stripes.
This look is super striped for the summer!
Ce look est super rayé pour l'été!
To refer to something that has been canceled.
This project is canceled, no need to talk about it.
Ce projet est rayé, pas la peine d'en parler.